Chef John's Shrimp Fra Diavolo

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Shrimp fra diavolo, "shrimp brother devil" if we are being literal for comic effect, is really good and turns any pile of pasta or rice into a memorable meal. Some people like to add a little lemon, but I don't think it needs it unless your wine is too sweet.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

  • ½ yellow onion, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 cup white wine

  • 1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Directions

  1. Combine shrimp, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and Aleppo pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to coat shrimp completely in oil and spices.

    Bowl full of uncooked shrimp with spices sprinkled on top

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  2. Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Cook shrimp in a single layer in the hot skillet until the bottoms are browned, about 2 minutes. Turn shrimp and cook until browned on the other side, about 1 minute more. Transfer shrimp to a clean bowl.

    In a pan the shrimp are beginning to look a pink/golden brown with the spices on top

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  3. Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion with a pinch of salt in the hot skillet until onions are slightly golden and translucent, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and oregano; cook and stir until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Pour white wine into onions; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

    Closeup of onions being cooked that show the onions more golden brown and less translucent

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  4. Add crushed tomatoes and lower heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until tomato mixture thickens and flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.

    Tomato mixture has been added to the onions and a wooden spoon is int he pan to stir the mixture evenly

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  5. Return shrimp to the skillet along with any accumulated juices in the bowl. Cook until shrimp are reheated, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir parsley and basil into sauce; season with salt, red pepper flakes, and Aleppo pepper flakes.

    looking down at a pan of Chef John's shrimp fra diavolo with a spoonful coming out
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Recipe Tip

You can substitute 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano for 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
8g Fat
13g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 907mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 563mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.