Best 5 Scallops Fra Diavolothe Sauce Of The Devil Recipes

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# Scallops Fra Diavolo: A Spicy Seafood Delight

Scallops Fra Diavolo is a classic Italian-American seafood dish that combines the delicate sweetness of scallops with a spicy, flavorful tomato sauce. The dish is typically served over pasta, and it makes a great main course for any occasion.

In this article, we'll provide two recipes for Scallops Fra Diavolo: a traditional version and a simplified version that's perfect for busy weeknights. We'll also discuss the history of the dish and provide some tips for making the perfect Scallops Fra Diavolo.

Our traditional recipe for Scallops Fra Diavolo features a rich, flavorful tomato sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then simmered in the sauce until cooked through.

Our simplified recipe for Scallops Fra Diavolo is perfect for busy weeknights. It uses a jarred tomato sauce and frozen scallops, which makes it quick and easy to prepare. The dish is still packed with flavor, thanks to the addition of fresh herbs and spices.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and flavorful seafood dish. Serve it over your favorite pasta, and don't forget to sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE WITH PASTA



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This sauce includes shrimp and scallops, best served with linguine pasta.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 cups whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
8 ounces small shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces bay scallops
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic over medium heat. When the garlic starts to sizzle, pour in the tomatoes. Season with salt and red pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat. Add the shrimp and scallops. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the shrimp turn pink. Add shrimp and scallops to the tomato mixture, and stir in the parsley. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce just begins to bubble. Serve sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 655 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SHRIMP & SCALLOP FRA DIAVALO



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This delicious, spicy Italian favorite will win over your guests and you'll feel like a pro chef when you make it! The recipe is a variation on the Monkfish Fra Diavalo recipe by Cooks Illustrated. Since monkfish is not readily available everywhere, I use frozen shrimp and scallops instead. Feel free to substitute equal portions of lobster or your favorite firm, white fish.

Provided by Faux Chef Lael

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 lb scallops (cleaned)
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (divided)
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
2 teaspoons table salt (divided)
1/2 cup cognac or 1/2 cup brandy
6 tablespoons minced garlic, divided (about 12 medium or 8 large cloves)
3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (drained)
1 1/2 cups medium-dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb linguine or 1 lb spaghetti

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts salted water to rolling boil, covered, in large stockpot. You will add your pasta to the water during the 8 minute simmer of the sauce (see below.).
  • While water is heating, heat 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, toss seafood, half of red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Add seafood to skillet and quickly toss for about 30 seconds. It will not be finished cooking, but you will finish it later. Remove from heat and add cognac; let stand off heat until cognac warms slightly, about 5 seconds, and return pan to high heat. Wave a flame over skillet until cognac ignites; shake skillet until flames subside, transfer seafood to medium bowl, and set aside.
  • Off heat, cool now-empty skillet 2 minutes; return to burner and reduce heat to low. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 5 tablespoons garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until garlic foams and is sticky and straw-colored, 7 to 10 minutes. Add remaining red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, tomatoes, and wine; increase heat to medium-high, and simmer until thickened and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Stir in reserved seafood and accumulated juices, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, and parsley and simmer until seafood has heated through, about 1 minute longer. Off heat, stir in butter until melted.
  • Meanwhile, while sauce simmers, add pasta to the boiling water, stir to separate pasta, cover, and cook until al dente; reserve 1/3 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta. Transfer drained pasta back to now-empty stockpot; add about 1/2 cup sauce (without seafood) and 2 to 3 tablespoons reserved pasta cooking water; toss to coat. Divide pasta among warm serving bowls, top with a portion of sauce and seafood, and serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan and a nice, crusty bread to soak up the sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.9, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 185.4, Sodium 2336.8, Carbohydrate 112.9, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 15.4, Protein 48.6

SCALLOP FRA DIAVOLO



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This decadent scallop fra diavolo is made with an easy, homemade spicy tomato sauce and seared sea scallops. Perfect for date night!

Provided by Sarah Trenalone

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 teaspoons red chili flakes (Use less for a milder sauce)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 garlic cloves, diced
2 pounds fresh tomatoes (diced) or 28oz can diced or crushed tomatoes
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 pound spaghetti (Use gluten-free spaghetti if needed)
7 ounces sea scallops (3-5 per person, depending on the size of scallops) (dry-packed, no chemical additives* (See Recipe Notes))
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)
fresh basil, torn (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Add the oil, onions, chili flakes and salt to a large, shallow pan. (Use a 12" pan or larger, see recipe notes.) Cook the onions over medium heat until they begin to brown (~5 min). Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute, or until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the tomatoes, water, and oregano to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer the tomatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until most of the water has evaporated and the sauce has thickened.Taste the sauce and add more chili flakes, salt, or oregano if desired. Simmer 1-2 more minutes if you added more seasoning.
  • While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.Add the cooked spaghetti to the pasta sauce and toss to coat.
  • Heat butter and oil in a heavy-bottom pan on high heat and allow to melt, but not brown. If butter starts to brown or smoke, lower heat slightly.Pat scallops dry (they won't sear properly if they're still damp). Toss with a little salt, garlic powder, and cayenne (if using).Add scallops to the pan, and let them sit on one side for 2 minutes per side, until each side is golden brown.
  • Divide pasta between two plates, and then divide the scallops between the dishes (3-5 per plate). Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 kcal, Carbohydrate 115 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 1094 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RED DEVIL



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Make and share this Red Devil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce creme de cassis
2 1/2 ounces pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Shake all the ingredients together with ice.
  • Strain into a martini glass.
  • Garnish with 3 blackcurrants on a cocktail stick if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 7.1, Protein 0.3

CHEF JOHN'S SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO



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This recipe features the devilishly delicious shrimp fra diavolo, or 'shrimp brother devil' if we are being literal for comic effect. It's really good and turns any pile of pasta or rice into a memorable meal. Some people like to add a little lemon, but I don't think it needs it unless your wine is too sweet.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch Aleppo pepper flakes, or to taste
½ yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup white wine
1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and Aleppo pepper flakes in a bowl; toss to coat shrimp completely in oil and spices.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Cook shrimp in a single layer until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn shrimp and cook until browned on the other side, about 1 minute more. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.
  • Heat the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion with a pinch of salt in hot skillet until onions are slightly golden and just becoming translucent; 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and oregano to onion; cook and stir until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Pour white wine into onions and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; add crushed tomatoes and lower heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until tomato mixture thickens and flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Return shrimp to skillet along with any accumulated juices in the bowl. Cook until shrimp are reheated, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir parsley and basil into sauce and season with salt, red pepper flakes, and Aleppo pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 906.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality scallops.
  • If you can't find fresh scallops, frozen scallops that have been thawed in the refrigerator overnight are a good substitute.
  • Be sure to pat the scallops dry before cooking to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
  • Sear the scallops in a hot pan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the scallops, or they will steam instead of sear.
  • Make sure the Fra Diavolo sauce is simmering before adding the scallops.
  • Serve the scallops immediately over the Fra Diavolo sauce.

Conclusion:

Scallops Fra Diavolo is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of tender scallops, spicy Fra Diavolo sauce, and al dente pasta is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home that is just as good as anything you would find in a restaurant. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dinner, give Scallops Fra Diavolo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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