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Spicy Shrimp Diavolo

July 18th
2007

Hello, Blake Makers! Sorry I’ve been away. Blake Makes isn’t my day job (yet), so I apologize for being so busy at work. I’m getting back to my cooking/posting routine. Tonight’s plate: Spicy Shrimp Diavolo.

After college, I worked for an Italian restaurant here in New Orleans. The most popular dish on the menu (and my personal favorite) was the Shrimp Diavolo. This recipe isn’t exactly as they prepared, which is ok since I like mine better.

Plus, mine’s super easy to make.

Heat 2 parts alfredo sauce to 1 part tomato sauce (you can use homemade or jarred, either works). Add red pepper flakes until the dish reaches your desired level of pyro.

Cook some Penne until al dente (we use whole wheat) and then spoon it right into the sauce. You’ll want some of the pasta water to make the sauce velvety and rich.

I toss in about 10 cooked shrimp and finish with Parm. I’ve done variations of this meal with mushrooms and roasted red peppers. It’s a hot little number.

6 Responses to “Spicy Shrimp Diavolo”

  • This looks good enough to eat right off of the computer screen. I wish technology was that advanced!

    Posted by Natalie on July 19th, 2007 at 4:26 pm

  • WOW!! This looks really good.I will have 2 try this one.I love me some shrimp!! You are getting pretty talented there Blake!

    Posted by Vicki Normand on July 23rd, 2007 at 3:06 pm

  • Check out this alternate take — one of my all-time favorite recipes.

    http://www.cookingdude.com/Recipes/shrimp_fra_diavolo.htm

    Posted by Karen Buck on July 23rd, 2007 at 7:05 pm

  • Blake! This sounds soooooo good! I think I’m going to make it tonight as a lunch and dinner for tomorrow. Yum! Keep up the good work.

    Posted by Jessica on July 24th, 2007 at 8:38 pm

  • Thanks everyone! This has been one of the most read posts…maybe I need to make more cheesy, spicy pasta dishes. I’m on it! bk

    Posted by Blake on July 25th, 2007 at 6:32 pm

  • Blake! I just made this, I changed it up a bit. I did 2 parts tomatoe sauce and used 1 part low-cal low-fat Alfredo sauce…along with your wheat pasta suggestion. This stuff is great!

    Posted by Jess from Buffalo on July 31st, 2007 at 12:59 am

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