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shrimp in spicy tomato sauce
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5 from 9 votes

Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce aka "Fra Diavolo" Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: fra diavolo, shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 1 28-ounce can tomatoes whole, crushed by hand
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • black pepper optional
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until shrimp just turn pink, 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan to a separate plate.
  • Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add 4-5 minced garlic cloves and continue cooking with onions until the garlic is fragrant, another 3 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper and sauté for 2 minutes to release the fragrance.
  • Add 1 28-ounce can of tomatoes that have been crushed by hand, 1-2 cups of chicken stock (depending on preferred consistency for sauce), and ¾ teaspoons sea salt. Turn up heat and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer sauce for 20 minutes.
  • Taste spicy tomato sauce and add more salt if needed. Stir in cooked shrimp and continue simmering until shrimp are completely cooked through, 3 minutes.
  • Transfer Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce to serving dish. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Protein: 49g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 4g