Spicy Shrimp and Pasta
Spicy Shrimp and Pasta, fra diavolo style, in a spicy tomato sauce. How spicy is up to you. The shrimp cook fast for a quick an easy dinner. Serve over brown rice pasta for gluten-free, polenta, zucchini noodles, or steamed kale ribbons for grain-free. Skip the cheese garnish for dairy-free.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 272kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds large wild shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion 1 ½ cups, chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves finely chopped
- ¾ cup wine, white or red optional, substitute vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves plus extra for garnish if desired
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese skip for dairy-free
Instructions
- Heat a medium (3-4 quart) saute pan or large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is warm, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. If the onion starts to brown, turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the wine and cook down halfway.
- Next, add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, peppers and salt. With the heat on medium, cook the tomatoes until bubbling. Turn the heat down to low and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes to blend flavors. Add the shrimp in a single flat layer, cover and turn heat to medium low. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Timing will depend on the size of the shrimp. For large shrimp you may need to turn them over once. Serve hot garnished with extra basil leaves and a sprinkle of cheese if desired.
Notes
To serve:
- Serve over pasta of choice (wheat, GF, grain-free).
- Serve over zucchini noodles or steamed kale ribbons. (do two bunches for 4 people)
- For dairy-free skip the Parmesan.
- If grains are ok, polenta is another delicious option.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 278mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 1mg