Description
This easy shrimp fra diavolo recipe offers a satisfying meal with vibrant Italian flavors. It’s a quick, family-friendly dish delivering restaurant-quality taste in a Fiery Pomodoro Red sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 tsp sugar (optional)
- 0.25 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped (dried Italian herbs also work)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- A splash of fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep Shrimp: Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels for better searing. Season lightly with salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant and lightly golden. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Build Sauce: Pour in chicken or vegetable broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in crushed tomatoes and optional sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook until slightly thickened, stirring.
- Cook Shrimp: Add seasoned shrimp to the simmering sauce, ensuring they are submerged. Cook, stirring, until they turn pink and opaque throughout. Do not overcook; if they form an ‘O’ shape, they are overcooked and rubbery.
- Finish And Serve: Remove skillet from heat. Stir in fresh basil or parsley and lemon juice. Taste the Fiery Pomodoro Red sauce and adjust seasoning.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp; they should turn pink and opaque. Overcooked shrimp form an ‘O’ shape and are rubbery. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred heat level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving 350 g
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
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