Chef Johns Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Shrimp fra diavolo, "shrimp brother devil" if we are being literal for comic effect, is 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 white wine is too sweet.

Ingreadient

  • 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