Shrimp Fra Diavolo

This decadent shrimp fra diavolo is made with an easy, homemade spicy tomato sauce, pasta and shrimp. Perfect for date night!

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons red chili flakes (Use less for a milder sauce)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 garlic cloves, diced
• 2 pounds fresh tomatoes (diced) or 28oz can diced or crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 pound spaghetti (Use gluten-free spaghetti if needed)
• 8 ounces shrimp (4oz per person) (Shells removed + shrimp deveined. Tails on or off, as desired.)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Fra Diavolo Sauce: ---
2. 2Add the oil, onions, chili flakes and salt to a large, shallow pan. (Use a 12" pan or larger, see recipe notes.) Cook the onions over medium heat until they begin to brown (~5 min). Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute, or until the garlic is fragrant.
3. 3Add the tomatoes, water, and oregano to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
4. 4Simmer the tomatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until most of the water has evaporated and the sauce has thickened.Taste the sauce and add more chili flakes, salt, or oregano if desired. Simmer 1-2 more minutes if you added more seasoning.
5. 5While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.Add the cooked spaghetti to the pasta sauce and toss to coat.
6. 6--- Cook Shrimp: ---
7. 7Heat oil in a pan on medium-high heat.Toss shrimp in garlic, paprika and salt. Add shrimp to the pan and cook 1-2 minutes per side, until shrimp are opaque.
8. 8Divide pasta between two plates, and then divide the shrimp between the dishes. Serve immediately.