Description
Fiery spicy shrimp fra diavolo with linguine promises a passionate Italian-American culinary adventure from coastal kitchens. Heat and zesty flavors combine seamlessly, inviting diners to savor each bold, complex bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz (340 g) linguine
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 (14 oz/397 g) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Boil linguine in well-salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Aromatic Foundation: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, sautéing minced garlic and red pepper flakes until their essence blossoms, about 30 seconds.
- Shrimp Searing: Lay shrimp in a single layer, creating a golden crust on each side while maintaining their delicate pink interior, then remove and reserve.
- Sauce Development: Deglaze the skillet with crushed tomatoes and white wine, introducing dried oregano, salt, and cracked pepper. Simmer the sauce to concentrate flavors for 8-10 minutes.
- Final Assembly: Return shrimp to the simmering sauce, allowing them to warm through. Elevate the dish with a bright splash of lemon juice and half the chopped parsley.
- Plating: Toss linguine thoroughly with the spicy tomato-shrimp sauce, ensuring complete coating. Garnish with remaining parsley and optional Parmesan cheese, serving immediately for maximum flavor impact.
Notes
- Control Spice Intensity: Adjust red pepper flakes quantity based on personal heat tolerance, starting with less and gradually increasing for balanced flavor.
- Prevent Shrimp Overcooking: Cook shrimp just until they turn pink and curl, typically 2-3 minutes total, to maintain tender, juicy texture without becoming rubbery.
- Enhance Sauce Depth: Allow tomato sauce to simmer slowly, enabling flavors to meld and concentrate, creating a more complex and rich marinara base.
- Maximize Fresh Herb Impact: Add parsley at the end of cooking to preserve bright color and deliver maximum fresh, aromatic quality to the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg