LOBSTER FRA DIAVOLO

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Lobster fra Diavolo image

While reminiscent of a marinara sauce, red bell pepper, cognac, and jalapeño add hints of newness to this luscious, traditional favorite lobster dish.

Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Pasta     Shellfish     Tomato     Dinner     Lobster     Cognac/Armagnac     Anniversary     Jalapeño     Engagement Party     Potluck     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, with their juices
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more if needed
3 fresh lobsters (each 1 1/2 pounds), each cut into 8 pieces (see Note)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 large shallots, finely minced
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup cognac
1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh red jalapeño or serrano chile, with seeds and ribs; or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
8 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
12 ounces spaghettini

Steps:

  • 1. Pour the tomatoes, with all their juices, into a food processor and pulse until well blended. Set aside.
  • 2. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the lobster pieces, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently (and adding more oil if needed), until the lobster turns bright red, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • 3. Add the shallots and garlic to the lobster, and toss with tongs. Add the wine and cognac, and cook over medium heat, turning the lobster carefully with tongs, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Then add the bell pepper, jalape&ntilede;o, processed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, 6 tablespoons of the parsley, and the basil and oregano. Simmer (do not boil), stirring occasionally, over medium to medium-low heat until the flavors blend together, 20 minutes.
  • 4. While the mixture is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghettini and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain, and set aside.
  • 5. To serve, make delicate swirls of spaghettini in the center of four shallow pasta bowls. Arrange the lobster tails and claws, with the sauce, on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley. Serve the lobster bodies and legs in a separate bowl and let the guests help themselves. Serve immediately, with plenty of napkins.

Dilawar Laghari
[email protected]

This recipe is not for beginners. It requires a lot of skill and experience.


Bilaloud5587 Bjougd
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly but my lobster fra diavolo didn't turn out well. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ikyurior Terhile
[email protected]

The lobster fra diavolo was a bit bland for my taste.


Sadim Arfat Ahmed
[email protected]

This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still good.


Roksana Hawlader
[email protected]

I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Mir
[email protected]

This was the best lobster fra diavolo I've ever had!


Lethokuhle Amukelwa
[email protected]

I will definitely be making this again.


Allard Banks
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the lobster fra diavolo turned out great!


Diana Sandoval
[email protected]

The lobster fra diavolo was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. It was a great meal.


Azadaar Hussain
[email protected]

Wow! This lobster fra diavolo was amazing! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. It was a special meal that I will definitely be making again.


Sanwal Yaar
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! The lobster fra diavolo was easy to make and turned out so good. The sauce was spicy and flavorful, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Olebile Sekabodile
[email protected]

I made this for my family and they loved it! The lobster was tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. It was a great meal.


Karon Jackson
[email protected]

The lobster fra diavolo was delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the lobster was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kristen cork
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the lobster fra diavolo turned out amazing! The sauce was perfectly spicy and the lobster was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Nweke steven
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The lobster was tender and juicy, and the sauce was spicy and flavorful. I served it over linguine and it was a delicious meal.


Aliyana Recancoj
[email protected]

This lobster fra diavolo recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. Everyone raved about it.