LOBSTER ALLA DIAVOLA

Lobster alla Diavola image

I've cooked lobster alla diavola (devil's style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with linguine or capellini. -Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 fresh or frozen lobster tails (4 to 5 ounces each), thawed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt-free Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
Hot cooked linguine and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Using kitchen scissors, cut through bottom of lobster tail lengthwise down the center. Place lobster tail, cut side up, on a cutting board. Using a chef's knife, cut through lobster meat and shell. Carefully remove meat from shell and cut into 1-in. pieces. Set lobster shells aside., In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add tomatoes, dried tomatoes, wine, sugar and seasonings, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon. Add reserved lobster shells. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove shells; set aside. Stir in vinegar., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender. Add lobster meat; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until meat is opaque. Stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until meat is firm but tender., To serve, fill lobster shells with tomato mixture. Serve with linguine; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.