Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh shrimp; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons clarified butter; 2 shallots chopped fine; 1/4 cup Cognac; 1 cup tomato puree; 1 tablespoon dried tarragon, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or as desired; 4 tablespoons butter; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh shrimp
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons clarified butter
2 shallots chopped fine
1/4 cup Cognac
1 cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or as desired
4 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste

1
Peel and devein shrimp and mix with minced garlic.
2
Heat clarified butter in a large skillet until very hot.
3
Add shrimp and saute briefly until they become opaque (about 1 minute).
4
Remove shrimp to the serving dish and reserve.
5
Add shallots to skillet and saute 1 minute without browning.
6
Remove skillet from the stove and add Cognac.
7
Return skillet to stove and flame Cognac carefully.
8
(Alternatively, boil the Cognac to evaporate the alcohol, about 1 minute.)
9
Add tomato puree and bring to the boil.
10
Add tarragon, red pepper flakes and butter.
11
Stir until butter is melted and incorporated into the sauce.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Return shrimp to skillet to heat through and finish cooking (about 1 minute).
14
Pour mixture into serving dish.
15
Serve over pasta or rice.

326

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh shrimp, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 4 tablespoons clarified butter, 2 shallots chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Fra Diavolo 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.

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

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