By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 6
221 cal · 20 min
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Recipe GLPR2a53bc05ce0642
A classic spicy pasta dish featuring tender shrimp tossed with spaghetti in a vibrant tomato sauce infused with garlic, onion, and red pepper heat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this restaurant-quality meal is light, flavorful, and naturally dairy-free.
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Ingredients
1 package Thin spaghetti
Salt
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 Medium onion, diced
2 Garlic cloves, minced
¼ tsp Crushed red pepper
1 can Canned whole tomatoes
1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup Fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Pour in the canned tomatoes with their juices, breaking them apart with a spoon. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the simmering sauce and stir well. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout and have reached an internal temperature of 145°F.
Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce.
Divide the shrimp fra diavolo among serving bowls. Garnish generously with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Comments
Shrimp Fra Diavolo hits well for Charlotte: all ingredients are stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Kroger, and Walmart with no special trips required, and fresh shrimp is reliable at any major chain or the coast-adjacent markets. The cost per serving runs $3.50 to $4.50, driven mainly by shrimp at $8 to $12 per pound, with pasta and produce rounding out a reasonable weeknight expense. The stated 20 minutes is honest if your water boils while you cook, though 25 minutes is more realistic for chopping onion, garlic, and pepper and simmering the sauce. This is a solid family dinner that reheats decently over low heat, though the shrimp can toughen if overdone on the second day, making it primarily a same-night meal.
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