Shrimp Fra Diavolo (Shrimp and Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce)
- ⏱ 40 minutes
- Medium
- Serves 4
- 👥 2-cook recipe
Spaghetti and shrimp are served in a spicy tomato sauce enriched with shrimp shells, clam juice, brandy, and parsley.
Adapted from Serious Eats.
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1Mise en place
Prep 340 g shrimp: shelled and devein, shells reserved
2Boil water
3Plate and serve
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo ...
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COOK 2COOK 1
1Mise en place
Prep 4 garlic cloves: thinly slice
Prep 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender...
2Boil water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil
Boil the pasta in the pot of salted water until al dente
3Plate and serve
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 340 g large shrimp (shelled and deveined, shells reserved)
- 1 pinch baking soda
- 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 to 2 tsp red chile flakes
- 2 tbsp brandy
- 795 g whole peeled tomatoes and their juices (coarsely pureed or crushed by hand)
- 120 ml bottled clam juice
- 450 g spaghetti
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems (minced)
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1. Mise en place BOTH
- Prep 4 garlic cloves: thinly slice
- Prep 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems: mince
- Prep 340 g shrimp: shelled and devein, shells reserved
- Prep 795 g whole peeled tomatoes and their juices: coarsely pureed or crushed by hand
2. Boil water COOK 1
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil
- Boil the pasta in the pot of salted water until al dente
3. Season shrimp COOK 2
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp well with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and the baking soda, Set aside
4. Fry shrimp shells COOK 2
- In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering
- Add the reserved shrimp shells and cook, stirring constantly, until they've all turned a reddish color, about 4 minutes
- Off the heat, remove the shells using tongs, a slotted spatula, and/or a slotted spoon, allowing any excess oil to drain back into the skillet as you go
- Discard the shells
5. Brown shrimp COOK 2
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat, add the shrimp, and cook, stirring and turning occasionally, until the shrimp are just starting to brown in spots and are almost fully cooked through, about 3 minutes
6. Simmer tomato sauce COOK 2
- Return the skillet to medium-low heat
- Add the garlic, oregano, and chile flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is just beginning to turn golden, about 3 minutes
- Add the brandy, if using, and cook until almost fully evaporated
- Add the tomatoes and clam juice and bring to a simmer
- Season with salt
🤝 Cook 1 hands over the garlic cloves.
7. Set shrimp aside COOK 2
- Off the heat, transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside
8. Heat shrimp pasta COOK 1
- Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of pasta cooking water, and add the pasta to the sauce along with a splash of pasta cooking water
- Add the shrimp and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sauce reduces and clings to the pasta and the shrimp are fully heated through
- Add more pasta water as necessary if the sauce becomes too dry
- Season with salt, if necessary
🤝 Cook 2 hands over tomato sauce.
9. Plate and serve BOTH
- Stir in the parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Serve right away
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