How to Cook Lobster Fra Diavolo

Lobster Fra Diavolo, when cooked to perfection, is savory, spicy (diavolo!) and delicious. This is a perfect main dish for a holiday or a romantic dinner for two.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 lbs lobster, cleaned and split in halves lengthwise
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbl parsley, minced
• 8 tbl butter
• 2 tbl olive oil
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 4 red chili peppers, minced
• 2 tsp oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbl grated, fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 4 tbl white wine

Lobster Fra Diavolo!

1. Preheat oven at 400 degrees F. After the oven is set, place the split lobsters lengthwise in the oven for 10 minutes.
2. Remove the lobster and break it into bite-size pieces. Set aside. Be sure not to break the large outer shells.
3. Lower the over to 300 degrees F.
4. In a large skillet on the stovetop, brown the garlic cloves and parsley in butter and olive oil. Add tomato sauce, chili peppers and oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove skillet from heat. Add lobster, Parmigiano-Reggiano and wine to the skillet. Blend well and fill lobster shells with the mixture.
6. Bake uncovered in 300 degrees F for 25 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose good quality wine and Parmigiano-Reggiano.