By special request from the birthday girl.. Lobster Fra Diavolo! Well heck, birthdays only roll around once a year.. plus it’s a fave around here… so I caved. LOL
….. Fresh lobster, jumbo shrimp and scallops sautéed with shallots and garlic in a spicy and very flavorful marinara sauce. Served over linguine, and celebrated with family and good friends, it’s was fabulous! Happy birthday, Court ❤ ❤
2 fresh (1 ½ #) lobsters
3 oz olive oil
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 medium shallots, minced
2lb cooked shrimp
½ lb fresh scallops, diced
1 TBL fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
1 TBL Italian parsley, chopped
¼ tsp white pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes – start with ½ tsp if the heat is too much for you 🙂
2 tsp tobasco sauce
4 cups marinara sauce
½ cup dry red wine
1 lb linguine
·Boil lobsters, cool & pick all the lobster meat from tail, body and claws. Set aside
·In a skillet, heat olive oil, garlic & shallots briefly
·Add lobster meat, diced scallops, herbs and spices. Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
·Add marinara sauce, red wine & cooked shrimp. Bring to just a boil, then lower heat and let simmer 5-8 minutes.
·Serve over warm linguine & toss well.
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