Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPrima ItaliaSeafood Fra Diavolo Recipe

Seafood Fra Diavolo Recipe

Inspired by Prima Italia
Time30m
Serves4

Pasta chitarra, sautéed shrimp and scallops, marinara, calabrian chili -spicy or mild

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta chitarra and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Seafood Preparation

  1. 2

    Sauté the Seafood

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and scallops. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are just cooked through. Remove the seafood from the skillet and set aside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the marinara sauce, Calabrian chili paste, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Combine Seafood and Sauce

    Return the sautéed shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta chitarra and fresh basil. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.

Serving

  1. 5

    Plate and Garnish

    Serve the seafood fra diavolo hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

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