Lobster Fra Diavolo Recipe
brown butter poached lobster tail, littleneck clams, gulf shrimp, spaghetti, spicy tomato sauce (gfa)
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Ingredients
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Lobster Fra Diavolo Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Lobster
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add lobster tails and cook for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool. Once cool, remove meat from shells and cut into chunks. Reserve shells.
- 2
Cook the Shrimp and Clams
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute. Then, add Gulf shrimp and littleneck clams. Sauté until shrimp are pink and clams are opened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove shrimp and clams from skillet and set aside.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add unsalted butter and allow it to brown slightly. Add canned crushed tomatoes and white wine. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Cook the Spaghetti
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- 5
Combine Everything
Add the cooked spaghetti, lobster meat, shrimp, clams, and reserved pasta water to the sauce. Toss to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Enjoy your Lobster Fra Diavolo!