Mama Zuquinis Lobster Fra Diavolo Recipe

Name: Mama Zuquinis Lobster Fra Diavolo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 (1 1/4 lb) lobsters, cleaned (tails cut into 6 pieces claws cracked open bodies reserved); ½ cup flour; 2 teaspoons crushed red chile flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; ¾ cup cognac or ¾ cup brandy; 1 cup fish stock; 1 (28 ounce) canwhole peeled tomatoes with juice, crushed; 1 bay leaf; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb bucatini pasta, cooked; 1 tablespoon parsley, minced

Servings: persons

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 (1 1/4 lb) lobsters, cleaned (tails cut into 6 pieces claws cracked open bodies reserved)
½ cup flour
2 teaspoons crushed red chile flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¾ cup cognac or ¾ cup brandy
1 cup fish stock
1 (28 ounce) canwhole peeled tomatoes with juice, crushed
1 bay leaf
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb bucatini pasta, cooked
1 tablespoon parsley, minced

1
Heat oil in an 8 qt Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Toss lobster pieces (including reserved bodies) in flour and shake off excess.
3
Add to pot and cook until shells turn red, turning occasionally (about 6 minutes).
4
Transfer lobster pieces to a plate and set aside.
5
Add chile flakes, oregano, and garlic to pot and saute until lightly toasted (3 minutes).
6
Add tomato paste and stir once or twice until lightly caramelized (2 minutes).
7
Add cognac and stir slowly until almost evaporated (3 minutes).
8
Add stock, tomatoes, and bay leaf and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
9
Reduce heat to medium-low.
10
Cook, partially covered, until thickened (30 minutes).
11
While sauce is cooking, remove lobster meat from reserved bodies and chop into bite-sized pieces.
12
Return all of the lobster to pot and cook until cooked through (about 10 minutes).
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Add pasta; toss with sauce.
15
Transfer to a large serving platter; sprinkle with parsley.

941

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 (1 1/4 lb) lobsters, cleaned (tails cut into 6 pieces claws cracked open bodies reserved), ½ cup flour, 2 teaspoons crushed red chile flakes, and more.

Yes, Mama Zuquinis Lobster Fra Diavolo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mama Zuquinis Lobster Fra Diavolo

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