Seafood Sauce for Pasta (Salsa Fra Diavolo)

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A spicy, aromatic tomato sauce with shrimp and scallops
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This classic Italian Salsa Fra Diavolo is a fiery, flavorful seafood sauce that brings vibrant heat and freshness to your pasta dish. Built on a base of rich olive oil, aromatic garlic, and ripe plum tomatoes, the sauce is kicked up with crushed red pepper for that signature “devil’s” spice. Tender shrimp and sweet bay scallops are quickly seared and folded in, ensuring they remain juicy and delicate. The final touch of fresh parsley adds a bright herbal note that balances the richness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a romantic evening in, this sauce pairs beautifully with al dente linguine. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that comes together in under an hour.

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Seafood Sauce for Pasta (Salsa Fra Diavolo)

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 388.5

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This classic Italian Salsa Fra Diavolo is a fiery, flavorful seafood sauce that brings vibrant heat and freshness to your pasta dish. Built on a base of rich olive oil, aromatic garlic, and ripe plum tomatoes, the sauce is kicked up with crushed red pepper for that signature "devil's" spice. Tender shrimp and sweet bay scallops are quickly seared and folded in, ensuring they remain juicy and delicate. The final touch of fresh parsley adds a bright herbal note that balances the richness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a romantic evening in, this sauce pairs beautifully with al dente linguine. It&# 226;ÂÂs a restaurant-quality meal that comes together in under an hour.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Skin, seed, and coarsely chop the plum or Roma tomatoes, reserving the juice.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the crushed garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant and just starting to sizzle, being careful not to burn.
  4. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and their reserved juice.
  5. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Simmer the sauce for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens.
  8. Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat.
  9. Add 8 oz of peeled and deveined shrimp and 8 oz of small raw bay scallops.
  10. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque.
  11. Transfer the cooked seafood into the simmering tomato sauce.
  12. Stir in 1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley.
  13. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce just begins to bubble gently around the seafood.
  14. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately over cooked linguine.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 388.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.1g25%
Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 34.5mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 56.5g19%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugars 6.2g
Protein 11.2g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: fra diavolo, seafood sauce, spicy pasta, shrimp, scallops, tomato sauce, italian, linguine, garlic, red pepper flakes, dinner, quick meal, seafood, pasta sauce, olive oil
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