Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
How to make Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Ingredients
10-12 (or 2/3 to 3/4 pound) 16/20 count shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
8 oz. uncooked linguine or pasta of choice
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. anchovy paste or 3 fillets
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (this give just a little bit of warmth, add more for more heat)
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp. chopped basil (divided)
Instructions
Boil a large pot of water for cooking. Cook linguine until al dente according to package direction while the sauce simmers.
Preheat olive oil in a large saute pan on medium heat. Add anchovy paste and red pepper flakes.
Cook 1 minute. If using anchovy fillets, break them up gently with spatula while cooking. Cook 1 minute.
Add onion. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic, continuing to stir.
Add wine and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
Increase heat to medium. Submerge shrimp in sauce cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons basil and cook for 1 minute or until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout.
Add drained linguine to sauce, stirring to incorporate. Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon basil.
Makes 2 hearty main course servings or 3 smaller servings
