Description
A bold and spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo made with tender shrimp simmered in a rich, fiery tomato sauce that feels restaurant-worthy yet easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients. Thaw shrimp completely, pat dry, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for about 1 minute and 20 seconds per side. Remove immediately and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add diced onions. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized.
- Add garlic and 3/4 cup chicken broth. Bring to a gentle bubble and let reduce for 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and tomato paste until smooth.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes, soy sauce, hot sauce, oregano, basil, mustard powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let cook for 10–15 minutes until thickened and flavorful.
- Reduce heat to low and return shrimp (with juices) to the skillet. Partially cover and heat through for about 45 seconds.
- Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.
Notes
Adjust red pepper flakes and hot sauce to control spice level.
Sauce can be made ahead; add shrimp just before serving.
Thin sauce with pasta water if serving over noodles.
Seafood broth can replace chicken broth if desired.
A small knob of butter at the end adds extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg