Shrimp Fra Diavlo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fra Diavlo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large cans crushed tomatoes (Red Pack); 3 large cans chunky style tomatoes (Red Pack); 6 cloves of garlic (chopped); 1 large yellow onion (diced); 1 shredded carrot; 1 tspn of salt to taste; 1/2 tspn black pepper; 1/2 tspn cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup red wine; 6 basil leaves rolled and sliced thin; 1 tspn dried basil; 1/2 tspn dried oregano; 1 tspn sugar; 1 tspn crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil (Extra Virgin); 3 1/2 lbs extra jumbo shrimp (raw, peeled, deveined, & butter flied); 3 lbs linguine (Barilla Plus high protein pasta)

Servings: persons

2 large cans crushed tomatoes (Red Pack)
3 large cans chunky style tomatoes (Red Pack)
6 cloves of garlic (chopped)
1 large yellow onion (diced)
1 shredded carrot
1 tspn of salt to taste
1/2 tspn black pepper
1/2 tspn cayenne pepper
1/4 cup red wine
6 basil leaves rolled and sliced thin
1 tspn dried basil
1/2 tspn dried oregano
1 tspn sugar
1 tspn crushed red pepper
1/4 cup olive oil (Extra Virgin)
3 1/2 lbs extra jumbo shrimp (raw, peeled, deveined, & butter flied)
3 lbs linguine (Barilla Plus high protein pasta)

1
Dice onion, chop garlic, shred carrot, chop basil, and set aside.
2
Clean and butterfly shrimp. Add a little salt and set aside.
3
Heat olive oil in large pot. Add diced onion, shredded carrot, and fresh basil.
4
Season with salt and black pepper. After onions soften add garlic.
5
Saute garlic for 1-2 minutes. Don't burn garlic!
6
Add red wine and bring to a boil. Let simmer for a couple of minutes to slightly reduce.
7
Add the 5 large cans of tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, red pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar.
8
Bring sauce to a boil, stir, and reduce to a simmer. Cover sauce and allow to simmer.
9
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add salt and olive oil to water to increase boiling temperature and prevent pasta from sticking.
10
Add shrimp to sauce just before the pasta gets added to the water.
11
Cook pasta aldente.
12
When the pasta is ready the shrimp will be cooked in the sauce. Don't overcook shrimp or they will have a tough texture.
13
Serve over linguine and enjoy.

759

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large cans crushed tomatoes (Red Pack), 3 large cans chunky style tomatoes (Red Pack), 6 cloves of garlic (chopped), 1 large yellow onion (diced), and more.

Yes, Shrimp Fra Diavlo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Fra Diavlo

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