You’re probably thinking, “Crock pot shrimp fra diavolo? This could never work. Oh, but it does.
Since all but one burner was broken on my stovetop, I got creative with my crockpot. When I planned to make Shrimp Fra Diavolo, my first thought was, “Seafood in the crock pot? Shrimp in the crock pot?!” I thought it was impossible, too.
I thought wrong.
With just a few ingredients and two hours, you can make this delicious, spicy Italian seafood pasta dish in your crockpot. The best part: only one pot to clean from cooking.
Is crock pot shrimp fra diavolo different from the regular recipe?
Not much. This shrimp fra diavolo recipe consolidates a few steps and relies on slow heat to bring flavors together. The spices use create an arrabbiata sauce right in your crock pot.
The main difference between the traditional recipe and the crock pot recipe is methodology. With a traditional recipe, you’ll likely spend a lot of time at the stove. And you might opt for fresh, uncooked shrimp. With the crockpot recipe, you’ll be able to put everything in, stirring occasionally if possible. It’s a great happy medium. And you can make this recipe after work or school – you don’t need to have it in the crockpot all day.
Crockpot and your family
While I’m not a huge crockpot fan, I do use it frequently for dishes like this or mac and cheese, chili, or pulled pork.
As a working mom, I’ve found the crock pot to be a great tool. Even on the weekends or days when I’m working from home. It’s nice to know that you can have a whole meal – or part of a meal – prepared in advance.
The worst part of coming home from the soccer field or the office is knowing you have another item on your To Do list. By planning ahead, you’ll have something delicious to eat. And budget-friendly.
Crockpot Shrimp Fra Diavolo
This spicy Italian seafood pasta dish can be made with one-pot clean up in your crockpot.
Slow cooker shrimp fra diavolo
I always thought that shrimp required a very cautious, careful eye at the stove. It cooks very quickly. No one likes overcooked shrimp. But the beauty of using frozen shrimp and a crockpot is that you don’t need to worry about
Crockpot Shrimp Fra Diavolo
This slow cooker shrimp fra diabolo recipe is spicy and delicious. It's the best crockpot shrimp fra diavolo, and you don't need to start it the morning. Your tasty pasta dish will be done in as little as two hours. It's the perfect slow cooker meal for a busy evening.
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen de-tailed, deveined shrimp
- 1 pound angel hair pasta, dry
- 1.5 jars of your favorite tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes (Spice to taste! I like a lot more heat, so I usually add a bit more. But if you'd like a mildly spicy dish,
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder or 3 cloves of fresh garlic, pressed
Instructions
- Line bottom of crockpot with sauce
- Add half of the crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, and tablespoon of olive oil
- Next, add angel hair pasta layered with more sauce
- Add frozen shrimp
- Add the remaining crushed red pepper flakes, garlic and sauce
- Put the crockpot on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally if possible (if you won't be able to stir it, make sure the pasta is coated in sauce to reduce sticking)
Notes
Did you know you can sub regular olive oil for a flavored olive oil? Doing so will kick things up a notch. We recommend a flavored olive oil like truffle oil, garlic oil, or parsley oil. But please let us know your favorite in the comments below!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6-8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350
Kayla says
Is this on low or high setting?
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
I have a Calphalon crockpot that I put on high for 1.5 hrs and then leave it to automatically switch to warm for a half hour. You should stir the pasta occasionally or make sure it’s evenly coated in sauce while dry to avoid sticking or uncooked pasta at the end.
Amanda says
Hi I just started cooking this dish tonight, however I’m a little skeptical about the angel hair, it doesn’t appear to be making much progress. 🙁 Also I had to break them in half to make them fit inside crock pot. Is that what you did also?
Thanks!
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
Yes, I broke it up and stirred occasionally. You need to make sure the angel hair is smothered in sauce.
Ayana says
While I was definitely pleased with the ease of this recipe and how the pasta turned out, 1/2 cup of red pepper flakes was entirely too much. I questioned it when I put it in and I should have trusted my gut. It’s almost inedibly spicy and I love spicy food, so I would suggest maybe cutting to 1/4 cup if you’re interested in this recipe!
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
Thanks for the feedback, Ayana! I’ll update my post with a little disclaimer. I am a fan of ultra spicy foods! Haha. Glad it turned out well for you! 🙂
Mary says
Should the shrimp be raw or precooked?
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
I believe I used the precooked, frozen shrimp. But this article suggests you can use raw shrimp in the crockpot.
Adam Carey says
If you make this with the 1/2 cup of red pepper it calls for, you are gonna kill somebody. WAYYYYYYYYYY too much. Makes it inedible. I would go MAYBE 1/8th of a cup but probably less.
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
Adam, I like it hot. Sorry! But yes, add it to your liking.