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make this spicy shrimp and crab fra diavolo pasta for sunday supper

Shrimp and Crab Fra Diavolo Pasta Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 28 oz whole plum crushed tomatoes can
  • 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 16 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Add half of the olive oil, the onion and the garlic to a large saucepan, cooking on medium heat.
  • Pour in the tomatoes when the garlic begins to sizzle and the onion is translucent. Season with the salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes before bringing to a boil.
  • Lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, boil a large pot of lightly salted water, and cook the pasta, until al dente.
  • In another pan, heat the remaining olive oil on high. Add the shrimp, and the white wine, and cook for about two minutes, stirring frequently or until the shrimp turn pink 4 minutes or so.
  • Add the lump crab meat and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Place the seafood in the tomato sauce. Cook for three to four minutes or until the sauce begins to bubble.
  • Combine al dente pasta, the seafood in one pan, toss gently.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

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