américaine, à l'

Pronunciation: [a-may-ree-KEHN]

A dish (often lobster) prepared with a spicy sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, onions and wine.

From The Food Lover's Companion, Fourth edition by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst. Copyright © 2007, 2001, 1995, 1990 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.