Description
Spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Linguine is a vibrant Italian-American dish that combines tender shrimp in a zesty tomato sauce served over perfectly cooked linguine. Bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its bold spices and fresh ingredients, it promises to impress your family and friends while satisfying your cravings for something deliciously comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in crushed tomatoes and white wine (if using). Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Combine Everything: Toss in cooked linguine along with reserved pasta water as needed for a silky sauce.
- Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (370g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg