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    Recipes » Main Course Recipes » Pasta

    Shrimp Fra Diavolo

    Published: Nov 4, 2022 by Marissa Stevens · 48 Comments

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    Shrimp Fra Diavolo, translated as 'brother devil' in Italian, earns its name with a spicy red pepper kick. Tender, succulent shrimp and al dente pasta are tossed in a rich, tomato based sauce embellished with garlic, good olive oil, white wine and fresh herbs. A truly memorable dish that you can prepare in about 30 minutes.

    Shrimp Fra Diavolo served on a white shallow bowl and photographed from above.

    I love to tinker with recipes, lightening up classics like Twice Baked Potatoes and Chicken Pot Pie (often as Chicken Pot Pie Soup). And once in a while,  I discover a better method to share than the original, as with these Bacon Wrapped Scallops. But I have to give the majority of credit for this version of Shrimp Fra Diavolo to Giada because her recipe is like Mary Poppins: practically perfect in every way.

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    Ingredients You Need to Make Shrimp Fra Diavolo

    • Shrimp: ideally medium shrimp for the best texture and flavor
    • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    • Olive Oil: ideally good quality extra virgin olive oil
    • Onion: yellow onion or white onion
    • Pasta: linguine or other long, slender Pasta
    • Canned Diced Tomatoes
    • Dry White Wine: choose one that you'd be happy to drink
    • Garlic: fresh garlic cloves
    • Dried Oregano: ideally Mediterranean oregano
    • Fresh Basil
    • Fresh Parsley: Ideally Italian parsley (also called flat leaf parsley)
    • Salt: kosher salt or fine sea salt

    The main thing I like to do differently is to toss the buttery shrimp and spicy tomato sauce with pasta. It makes this dish a satisfying meal on its own and ensures that you don't waste a drop of the silky sauce. And you don't need much pasta to make a perfect Shrimp Fra Diavolo, just a couple of ounces per person. It's a dish that tastes decadent, but won't expand your waistline.

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    How to Make Shrimp Fra Diavolo

    Toss raw shrimp with crushed red pepper flakes and salt.

    tossing shrimp with salt and red pepper flakes

    Cook shrimp in hot olive oil and remove from the pan. Soften onions in the same pan then add tomatoes, wine, garlic and dried oregano, simmer 10 minutes.

    cooking shrimp and onion for shrimp fra diavolo

    While the sauce simmers, cook pasta until al dente. Return shrimp to pan. Drain pasta and add directly to shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Stir in fresh parsley and basil; serve.

    combining shrimp fra diavolo ingredients
    tossing shrimp fra diavolo

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    Shrimp Fra Diavolo served on a white shallow bowl and photographed from above.

    Shrimp Fra Diavolo

    Marissa Stevens
    An easy recipe to make Shrimp Fra Diavolo at home in about 30 minutes! Buttery shrimp is tossed with a silky, fiery sauce and hot pasta! Adapted from this recipe by Giada De Laurentiis. 
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 532 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
    • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
    • 8 ounces dry linguine
    • 14 ½ ounce can diced tomatoes with juices
    • 1 cup dry white wine
    • 3 large cloves garlic chopped
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Add shrimp, salt and crushed red pepper to a medium bowl and toss to coat.
    • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to plate and set aside.
    • To the same skillet add remaining tablespoon of olive oil and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes, or until translucent. 
    • Add tomatoes with juices, wine, garlic and oregano. Reduce heat; stir and simmer 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
    • Meanwhile, cook linguine in a large pot according to package directions (see recipe note #1) until al dente; drain (do not rinse). 
    • Add shrimp and pasta to tomato mixture; toss well to combine. Stir in basil and parsley; serve.

    Notes

    1. Try to time the pasta so that it finishes cooking about the time that the sauce finishes simmering (just before you return the shrimp). If your pasta finishes earlier, drain into a colander in the sink (do not rinse) and reserve a cup or so of the pasta water. Just before adding to tomato mixture, toss pasta in colander with cooking water to loosen and separate any strands that stick together.
    2. You can use large shrimp for this recipe, but you may want to cut them in half crosswise. 
    3. Use whatever olive oil you have on hand. Because you're cooking with it, extra-virgin olive oil is not essential.
    4. For the canned tomatoes, crushed tomatoes or whole tomatoes that you crush in the skillet will also work.
    5. If you like your Shrimp Fra Diavolo fiery hot, feel free to add crushed red pepper to taste! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 32gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 285mgSodium: 1628mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 22.2mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 4.9mg
    Keyword date night, easy, Mardi Gras, pescatarian, spicy
    Tried this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram at @pinchandswirl or leave me a comment and rating below.

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    1. Kathy parker says

      February 02, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      I don’t have any white wine in the house. Could I substitute chicken or vegetable broth ?

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        February 02, 2021 at 2:35 pm

        Hi there, Kathy. Yes, absolutely! If you have the choice, I'd go with chicken broth.

        Reply
    2. Christina McCloud says

      May 12, 2020 at 4:19 pm

      Omg this recipe was amazing. Kids loved it, and I can't believe how quick and easy it was to make. Definitely a keeper...

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 13, 2020 at 1:37 pm

        I love to hear this, Christina!! Thank you so much for coming back to let me know. 🙂 p.s. Love that your kids are adventurous eaters!

        Reply
    3. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      February 26, 2019 at 8:44 am

      Shrimp Fra Diavolo is my go to dish when I go to a new Italian restaurant for the first time. If they can prepare this simple dish (which it should be) without lots of extras, I know that I'll like most dishes on their menu. This sounds like a dish I know I would like with just the right amount of each ingredient.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 26, 2019 at 11:54 am

        I do the same thing, Karen! When we try a new restaurant, I usually test them out with a classic recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    4. angiesrecipes says

      February 15, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      This looks absolutely mouthwatering with those succulent shrimps and that spicy sauce!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 18, 2019 at 10:55 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    5. Kelly | Foodtasia says

      February 12, 2019 at 3:15 am

      5 stars
      Marissa, such an awesome pasta dish and a catchy name! It looks so delicious - I definitely wouldn't want to lose a drop of that sauce. I will be making this for my husband soon - he will love it! Thanks for a great recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:37 pm

        That's wonderful, Kelly! I hope your husband loves it!!

        Reply
    6. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

      February 11, 2019 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      It's lunch time and my stomach is growling! Those shrimp are calling my name. Love that this tasty and elegant dish can be whipped up in 30 minutes!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:37 pm

        haha, thanks, Leanne! Always a risk visiting food blogs when you're hungry! 😉

        Reply
    7. Liz says

      February 10, 2019 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      This would be a magnificent entree for Valentine's Day! It sounds like the perfect recipe, though I may need to tone down the spice for Bill, LOL.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:38 pm

        Love it! Yes, tune down the spice if you must... 😉

        Reply
    8. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      February 09, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      I absolutely love the sound of this! For me, the spicier the better 😀

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:39 pm

        Girl after my own heart! Thanks, Lorraine!

        Reply
    9. Dorothy Dunton says

      February 08, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      Hi Marissa! This sounds like a lovey "spicey" dinner for Valentine's Day 🙂 Add some wine and a nice dessert and you're all set for a romantic evening. I have a cheescake in the oven that I'm topping with thick caramel, should be good!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:40 pm

        You're always making something wonderful, Dorothy!

        Reply
    10. Kevin says

      February 08, 2019 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      The spices in this dish definitely make it worthy of its name! Love it!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:40 pm

        Thanks, Kevin!

        Reply
    11. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      February 07, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      I'm seeing so many pasta recipes around these parts that it's all I want to make and eat!! This looks so buttery and divine, Marissa. Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:40 pm

        Love to hear that, Katherine! Thank you!

        Reply
    12. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      February 07, 2019 at 9:00 am

      5 stars
      Fra Diavolo anything is a favorite for Tom and I. The spicier the better! This looks just delicious Marissa!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:41 pm

        Thanks so much, Mary Ann!

        Reply
    13. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      February 07, 2019 at 5:57 am

      5 stars
      Anything fra diavolo is my favorite because I'm such a sucker for spice. This looks SOOO GOOD!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:41 pm

        I'm a sucker for spice too, Kelsie! 🙂 Thank you!!

        Reply
    14. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      February 06, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      I love Mary Poppins so this has to be good! Love this classic dish! And extra spicy!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:42 pm

        haha..thanks, Abbe!

        Reply
    15. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      February 06, 2019 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely LOOOOOVE anything fra diavolo! Seriously, it makes me swoon! And, while I do adore Giada, I'm glad you adapted her recipe to not waste a drop of that luscious sauce!!!! This is perfection! Gimme gimme! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:42 pm

        Can't waste the sauce, right!? Thank you, my friend!

        Reply
    16. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      February 06, 2019 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      This sounds and looks divine, Marissa! I'm thinking this would be lovely for date night with crusty bread and some vino....maybe a little dessert too 😉 And you can't beat quick dinners!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:43 pm

        Yum! You just described the perfect date night!! Thanks, Dawn!

        Reply
    17. David @ Spiced says

      February 06, 2019 at 6:06 am

      5 stars
      I've always loved the Fra Diavolo translation...talk about a fun name! I'm a huge fan of spicy foods, and I do love Fra Diavolo...but I don't think I've ever had it with shrimp. Just my luck as shrimp is on a good sale at our grocery store this week. Looks like I'll be putting this on the menu soon! 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:43 pm

        Perfect timing! Thank you, David!

        Reply
    18. sherry says

      February 05, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      sounds very delicious. cheers sherry

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:44 pm

        Thanks so much, Sherry!

        Reply
    19. Mimi says

      February 05, 2019 at 3:58 pm

      Fabulous! I love spicy shrimp and spicy tomato sauce, so this recipe is a win win!!!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:44 pm

        woohoo! Thank you, Mimi!

        Reply
    20. Laura says

      February 05, 2019 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      Marissa - I could eat just about anything “Fra Diavolo” I’m such a spicy food lover. And, though I’ve heard of this shrimp dish, for some reason I’ve never made it! But I’m looking forward to trying it, since I often have all of these ingredients on hand! Thanks so much for the recipe - Pinning!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:45 pm

        That's wonderful, Laura! Thank you!

        Reply
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