You’ll love this spicy Italian-American shrimp dish served over linguine, perfect for seafood lovers!
Linguini and Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a classic Italian-American seafood dish perfect for spice lovers. This recipe combines succulent shrimp with a bold, tangy tomato sauce, served on a bed of linguine. It’s easy to make and comes together in about 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for a busy evening of cooking! Quicker and easier shrimp recipes are Shrimp and Grits, Air Fryer Shrimp, and Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta.
What are Shrimps Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a spicy Italian-American seafood dish. The name “Fra Diavolo” translates to “Brother Devil” in Italian, which gives an idea of the fiery spiciness of this dish. It typically consists of sautéed prawns in a spicy Fra Diavolo tomato sauce, served on a bed of pasta. You can adjust the heat to your taste.
How to do it
To make my Shrimp Fra Diavolo, you’ll need a large skillet and a few key ingredients, including fresh shrimp, canned chopped tomatoes, fresh garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, capers, and basil or parsley. Typically the dish is served over spaghetti, but I like to use linguine, or fettuccine, use whatever other type of pasta you prefer.
Variations
- Spice: One of the best things about this dish is that it’s easy to customize it to your personal taste preferences. If you like your food particularly spicy, you can add more red chili pepper flakes to the tomato mixture. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount of spices or omit them altogether.
- Shrimp: You can also experiment with different types of seafood, such as scallops, lobsters, mussels or clams.
- Herbs: I use fresh basil because my husband loves it but you can also use fresh parsley or fresh oregano.
- Pasta: I used linguine but you can use spaghetti, bow ties or any pasta shape you like. You can use wheat or gluten-free.
- Low-Carb Options: If you want to enjoy it as a low-carb meal, serve it over spaghetti squash or a bowl of roasted vegetables.
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Product: 6 portions
Portion: 2 cups
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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While the water heats, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
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Add the garlic and cook until browned, about a minute.
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Add the prawns and cook 2-3 minutes to brown them but do not cook them completely; sprinkle with salt to taste.
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Transfer the shrimp to a plate, leaving the garlic in the pan.
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Pour in the remaining teaspoon of olive oil and add the celery and onions; cook 2 minutes, then add the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and chopped chilli and bring to the boil.
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Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, add the pasta to the water and cook al dente according to package directions.
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Once the sauce is ready, add the prawns and cook for another minute or two; remove from the heat and add the capers.
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Serve in a large bowl over pasta topped with fresh basil and fresh black pepper. Optional, parmesan on the side.
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Serve: 2 cups, Calories: 385 kcal, Carbohydrates: 56 G, Protein: 29.5 G, Fat: 5 G, Saturated fat: 1 G, Cholesterol: 182 mg, Sodium: 570 mg, Fiber: 10 G, Sugar: 9.5 G
