Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe - Chef John's Spicy Seafood Pasta

Name: Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe - Chef John's Spicy Seafood Pasta
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on; 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 pinch Aleppo pepper flakes, or to taste; 0.5 yellow onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup white wine; 1.5 cups canned crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Shrimp fra diavolo, which translates amusingly to "shrimp brother devil," is a delicious and easy way to transform pasta or rice into an unforgettable meal. While some chefs add lemon, I find it unnecessary unless the white wine is particularly sweet.

Total time35 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield4

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and Aleppo pepper flakes, ensuring the shrimp are fully coated in the oil and spices.
Heat a large skillet over high heat until it's very hot. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook until the bottoms are browned, about 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook for another minute until the other side is browned. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean bowl.
Using the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add onion and a pinch of salt, cooking until the onions are slightly golden and translucent, approximately 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and oregano, cooking until fragrant, about 15 to 30 seconds. Pour in white wine, and bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
Add crushed tomatoes and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomato mixture thickens and the flavors meld together, around 10 to 15 minutes.
Return the shrimp to the skillet, along with any juices that have accumulated in the bowl. Cook until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in parsley and basil, and season with salt, red pepper flakes, and Aleppo pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 247 kcal
Fat Content: 8 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 907 mg
Protein Content: 21 g
Cholesterol Content: 173 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g