Lidia Bastianich Seafood Fra Diavolo

SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Pat the shrimp dry and season with kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute over medium heat. Transfer the shrimp and its juices to a plate for now. (If the shrimp is still grey in some parts it is okay, it will finish cooking in the sauce).
• In the same skillet, heat another 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until shimmering. Reduce the heat to medium then add the onions and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, tossing regularly, until the onions have softened and turned a light golden brown (manage your heat to make sure the garlic does not burn). Add the white wine and cook until reduced by half.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, the oregano, and the remaining red pepper flakes. Bring to boil, then lower the heat to medium low and allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes or so until thickened.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet and nestle it into the sauce. Cook for 1 more minute or until the shrimp is just warmed through and pink. Finish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with your favorite crusty bread, pasta, or rice.

SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the garlic into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the garlic begins to sizzle, add half of the shrimp and the thyme sprigs. Season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and toss just until the shrimp are seared (but not fully cooked), a minute or two. Remove the shrimp to a plate with tongs, and repeat with the remaining shrimp and another 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Once all of the shrimp have been seared and removed, add the celery to skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the peperoncino, letting it toast for a minute, then pour in the tomatoes. Slosh out the can with 1 cup hot water, add that to the skillet, and stir. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and cook until the celery is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the capers, return to a boil, and return the shrimp. Simmer until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley, and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Serve immediately, over rice or polenta.