Chef John's Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Chef John's Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe). This recipe features the devilishly delicious shrimp fra diavolo, or 'shrimp brother devil' if we are being literal for comic effect. It's 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chef John's Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe

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

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

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Dinner

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion with a pinch of salt in hot skillet until onions are slightly golden and just becoming translucent; 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and oregano to onion; cook and stir until fragrant 15 to 30 seconds.

Step 4

Pour white wine into onions and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; add crushed tomatoes and lower heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until tomato mixture thickens and flavors blend 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 5

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

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 247.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.8g 42%

Carbohydrates: 12.5g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 8.2g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 6%

Cholesterol: 172.6mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 1521IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 16.8mg 28%

Folate: 26.4mcg 7%

Calcium: 91.7mg 9%

Iron: 4.6mg 26%

Magnesium: 62mg 22%

Potassium: 562.7mg 16%

Sodium: 906.6mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 73.9

*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.