fra diavolo
Lobster in heat
Fra diavolo is an Italian-American preparation of seafood—typically lobster or shrimp—in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic, crushed red pepper, and white wine: lobster fra diavolo, shrimp fra diavolo.
The name means "brother devil" in Italian, referring to the fiery heat.
The dish is a staple of Italian-American restaurant menus.
- tomatoRed culinary fruit
- crushed tomatoesCoarsely mashed red fruit
- tomato sauceCooked, seasoned puréed fruit
- red sauceTomato-based pasta topping
- spicyHaving strong heat
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