Tender shrimp in a spicy white wine and tomato-based sauce. Served with linguini for a satisfying and filling meal.
One of my favorite dine-out dishes is Shrimp Fra Diavolo. I love carbo-loading on this slightly spicy tomato sauce-based pasta dish with sweet, tender shrimp. And when it is accompanied by really garlicky garlic bread—YUM! one of the best pasta dinners ever!
Every time I order this dish, I always think that I should make it more often at home. It is so much cheaper and so easy to make. Pasta and tomato sauce are pretty inexpensive, so I'm basically paying in inflated price for a handful of shrimp when dining out. Making it at home allows me to add as many shrimp as I want. And I can tailor the spice level to my preference.
I start out by sautéing some extra virgin olive oil with anchovy paste and red pepper flakes. Do not omit the anchovy. It will not taste fishy. In fact you won't even know it's there. What it does is enhance the depth of flavor. Onion and garlic are added next, followed by white wine to build up more flavor. Tomato sauce goes in next and brought to a simmer. Finally shrimp is added the last few minutes of cooking, and the whole thing is finished off with fresh basil.
I love that this meal that can be put together in less than 30 minutes. It never fails to fill me up and make me happy. One word of advice while eating Shrimp Fra Diavolo: avoid splashing yourself in the eye at all cost. I got sauce in my eye once at a restaurant and thought I was going to go blind! I don't know how in the world it happened. Never in my decades of eating pasta have I ever experienced such a thing! And with my luck, it had to happen when I was eating a spicy sauce. I had to go the the ladies room (Eww!! I avoid public bathrooms unless it's life or death) to wash the spicy sauce out of my eye. It was bloodshot and teary when I returned to the table, but it did not prevent me from enjoying the rest of my meal—a girl has got to eat!
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10 16/20 count shrimp, deveined with tails on
8 oz. uncooked linguini
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. anchovy paste (this amount if you're new to anchovies, a little more if you like it)
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (this give just a little bit of warmth, add more for more heat)
1 heaping tsp. chopped garlic
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp. chopped basil (divided)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat olive oil in a large saute pan on medium heat. Add anchovy paste and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add wine and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Submerge shrimp in sauce cook for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp over, add 2 tablespoon basil and cook for 1 minute.
Add cooked linguini to sauce, stirring to incorporate. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon basil. Makes 2 servings.
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I always order shrimp fra diavolo out too. Thank you for this wonderful recipe because I will make it at home now AND I can add extra shrimp! Yay!
ReplyDeleteI am pleased to know that you are also a Shrimp Fra Diavolo lover, Karrie. If I see it on the menu, I need not look any further! But making it at home has huge advantages and adding all the shrimp you want is the main one.
DeleteThis looks absolutely delicious - I love the bit of spice and the anchovy! My husband would like this too, except whenever I use anchovies, I never mention they're in the dish. He 'thinks' he doesn't like anchovies, but every time I use them in a recipe, he loves the dish... go figure ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha! I'm guilty of withholding info too! I have picky adults in my life, and I believe what they don't know won't hurt them. I try not to reveal the whole ingredient list until after they tried the food first.
DeleteThis is a mean pasta dish! I love it. And you are so right, making it at home allows you to tailor the spice level and the number of shrimp to use. In my case, lots and lots of shrimp! So glad we connected.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Suzy! I agree with your shrimp count—my whole meal can be ruined when I get less shrimp than expected. (I am still thinking about your amazing seafood paella by the way.) I am so glad to have found your blog!
DeleteThis dish looks absolutely delicious Thao. I love shrimp and your post is reminding me that I need to eat it more often (my shrimp addict kitty would agree).
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lynn! And not only is your kitty intelligent, but he also has a discerning taste. I hope you both have some shrimp soon :)
DeleteLooks amazing Thao! Would make an amazing weeknight meal!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christin! It is certainly fuss free and great when you're on a tight schedule.
DeleteThis is such a beautiful pasta dish! I love that it comes together in less than 30 minutes - so perfect for weeknights!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly. I plan to treat myself to more homemade shrimp Fra Diavolo in between restaurant visits. It practically takes no time to make.
DeleteYour Shrimp dish look delicious, we would just love it. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week and have a great weekend.
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Miz Helen
Thank you, Miz Helen! Have a great week!
DeleteI love a great shrimp dish, and this one appears to have plenty of flavor! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marcie!
DeleteShrimp Fra Diavolo (or Diablo) is one of my favorites too! And you are sooo right, so much better and cheaper to make at home! Your version looks wonderful ♡ Cheers and thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheyanne! It's always a good feeling to hear that someone loves something as much as you do!
DeleteYum!!! Wow Thao, these look amazing! I just actually bought some shrimp and was looking for something to do with it... I can't wait to make this!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jackie! Shrimp Fra Diavolo is the way to go!I hope you'll try it out!
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