Name: Chef John's Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
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

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.

By Chef John

Updated on January 18, 2023

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

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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

Directions

Combine shrimp, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and Aleppo pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to coat shrimp completely in oil and spices.
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.
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. Add crushed tomatoes and lower heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until tomato mixture thickens and flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.
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.

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Chef's Note:

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

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
Vitamin C 17mg	84%
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.