Description
Spicy shrimp fra diavolo dances with bold Italian flavors, bringing fiery heat and coastal elegance to your dinner plate. Succulent shrimp nestle among perfectly al dente linguine, promising a Mediterranean escape that entices you to savor each passionate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) linguine
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the linguine in generously salted boiling water, cooking until tender yet firm. Drain and reserve to the side.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium flame, infusing the oil with minced garlic and fiery red pepper flakes. Toast aromatics until they release their fragrant essence, approximately 30 seconds.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer across the skillet, allowing each piece to develop a delicate golden sear. Cook briefly, flipping once to ensure even pinkish transformation without overcooking.
- Carefully extract shrimp from the pan, temporarily setting them aside while preserving the flavorful cooking remnants.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring in crushed tomatoes, adding a splash of crisp white wine. Enhance the sauce with dried oregano, seasoning with salt and cracked pepper. Allow the mixture to gently simmer, developing rich depth for 8-10 minutes.
- Reintroduce the perfectly seared shrimp into the robust sauce, letting them mingle and warm through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Brighten the sauce with a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon juice and scatter half the chopped parsley throughout.
- Combine the cooked linguine with the spicy tomato sauce, thoroughly coating each strand with the vibrant mixture.
- Present the dish immediately, garnishing with remaining fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of indulgence.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by watching for their pink color and slight curl, which indicates they’re perfectly done and won’t become rubbery.
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor intensity, crushing or mincing it finely to release more aromatic compounds into the oil.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes to match personal heat tolerance without overwhelming the delicate shrimp flavor.
- Choose medium or large shrimp with shells removed for easier eating and faster cooking, ensuring they’re deveined for cleaner presentation and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg