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Spaghetti Fra Diavolo

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of Italy, Spaghetti Fra Diavolo is known for its spicy tomato sauce and seafood, often served in Italian-American restaurants. The dish embodies the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, with its bold use of garlic and red pepper. Today, it is popular not only in Italy but also in various parts of the world, where it has been adapted to include different types of seafood and levels of spiciness.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
¾ pound Black Tiger Shrimp (U15), halved and cleaned
2 tablespoons Garlic Olive Oil
1 medium Onion, diced
12 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
1 teaspoon Hot Chili Pepper, diced
1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Dry Oregano
1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
½ cup White Wine
Chicken or Vegetable Stock, as needed
Chopped Parsley, for garnish
1 Zest of Lemon
Salt and Pepper, to taste
2 cups Chicken Stock
1 cup Buttermilk
1 cup Cornmeal
3 large Eggs
1 cup Corn Kernels
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
4 ounces Goat Cheese
Salt and Pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons Butter

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without the alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

1

Heat garlic olive oil in a pan and sauté the shrimp until caramelized. Remove and set aside.

2

In the same pan, sauté the onion, then add the garlic, hot chili pepper, chili flakes, thyme, tomato paste, and dry oregano. Cook until fragrant.

3

Deglaze the pan with the white wine and reduce slightly.

4

Add the crushed tomatoes and adjust the sauce's consistency with stock as needed.

5

Return the shrimp to the sauce and cook for a couple minutes or until done.

6

Finish with lemon zest, salt, and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley.

7

In a sauce pan, bring chicken stock and buttermilk to a boil and gradually whisk in the cornmeal.

8

In a blender, blend the eggs and corn kernels until smooth, then add to the polenta.

9

Stir in cheddar and goat cheese, salt, pepper, and butter until the polenta is creamy.

10

Dish out the creamy polenta on plates, topped with the Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Enjoy this delightful combination of flavors!

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

saucepanblenderwhisk

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

gluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

shellfishmilk

Also Known As

Spaghetti with Devil SauceSpaghetti alla Fra Diavolo
Local Name: Spaghetti Fra Diavolo

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