Shrimp Fra Diavolo is the 30-minute spicy shrimp dish you need to keep in your back pocket. This is such a simple dish, but even with just a few ingredients, it is the perfectly flavorful dinner.
If given the choice between several different dishes, I’m always going to pick the shrimp and pasta plate. This has never been more true than with this amazing shrimp fra diavolo recipe. It is spicy, and the sauce carries such a depth of flavor that you will want to come back to it again and again.
How to Make Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Here is a brief overview of how this homemade Shrimp Fra Diavolo recipe comes together. To see the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Season the Shrimp
Toss the shrimp with oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt.
Cook the Shrimp
Heat your skillet and cook the shrimp in an even layer for two minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook for one more minute on the other side. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside. Be careful not to over-cook the shrimp in this step.
Make the Fra Diavolo Sauce
Sauté the garlic and onion until soft. Add the white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the Tomatoes and Shrimp
Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, and kosher salt, then return the shrimp to the pan, tossing until the shrimp is coated. Cook until the shrimp are warmed through. Toss with cooked spaghetti or linguine if desired.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cook quickly, only needing a few minutes total. This is especially true here because it will go back into the hot sauce and get more heat. Be sure to watch your shrimp closely. It should be pink and opaque.
- Cooking with wine: This recipe is best with a dry white wine, like sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio. When cooking with wine, the flavor of the wine intensifies, so you want to use something that you would enjoy drinking (not a cooking wine). If you are cooking for someone who is sober, replace the white wine with one cup of chicken broth.
- Adjusting the spice level: Shrimp fra diavolo is known for its spicy tomato sauce. You can make the sauce more or less spicy by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes. If you are worried about spice, I would reduce the red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon.
Storing Leftovers
Store any leftover Shrimp Fra Diavolo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Enjoy cold, or reheat gently over low heat in a skillet over low heat. Always use your best discretion when reheating and eating leftovers.
What to Serve with Shrimp Fra Diavolo
In addition to cooked pasta, this recipe is amazing with the following sides:
If you make this Shrimp Fra Diavolo recipe or any of my other recipes, I’d love to hear what you think!
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium-large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (see note)
- spaghetti optional for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp, one tablespoon olive oil, red pepper flakes, and one teaspoon kosher salt.1 pound medium-large shrimp, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking for two minutes, flipping and cooking for one more minute. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Turn the heat to low. Add in the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is soft, about three minutes. Add the white wine, scraping up the browned bits. Then stir in the tomatoes, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Let the sauce simmer to thicken, about 10 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more salt, pepper, sugar (see note), or red pepper flakes as needed.1 small yellow onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 cup dry white wine, 15 ounces diced tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Return the shrimp and any accumulated liquid to the pan, tossing until the shrimp is coated. Cook until the shrimp are warmed through, about two minutes. Toss with spaghetti if desired.
Notes
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