shrimp fra diavolo

Washington, DC
Updated on May 3, 2013

This is my favourite Italian dish...shrimp fra diavolo, a good loaf of bread, red wine or champagne...limoncello and good conversation to end the evening...andiamo!

prep time 45 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 - white onion, finely chopped
  • 16 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons basil, fresh - chopped
  • - olive oil
  • - crushed red pepper flakes

How To Make shrimp fra diavolo

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with a teaspoon of salt and about 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes. (If you like "heat", use more - but remember! a little goes a long way.) Allow the shrimp to sit in the refrigerator about 1/2 hour to absorb the spice.
  • Step 2
    In a large, heavy pan, over medium-high flame, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Step 3
    Add the shrimp and saute (both sides) until translucent - about 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Remove the shrimp to the large bowl and set aside. Add a little olive oil to pan, let it heat up, and then add onion and saute until translucent - about 2 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add the tomatoes and juice, wine, garlic and basil, and simmer about 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Step 6
    Return the shrimp (and its juices) to the pan and make sure to coat the shrimp, simmer about 5 minutes. Serve with pasta (angel hair or thin spaghetti is best).

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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Seafood
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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