Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of the sea with this delectable lobster pasta recipe. This dish combines succulent lobster meat with perfectly cooked pasta and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Fresh lobsters (or lobster meat)
- Your favorite pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Garlic
- White wine (optional)
- Lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme)
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the lobsters in boiling, salted water until bright red (10-12 minutes per pound). Extract the meat and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine (if using) and let it reduce slightly. Add heavy cream and lemon juice, and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently stir in the chopped lobster meat and cook until heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the lobster sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Stir in fresh herbs like parsley and thyme. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the pasta; cook it al dente.
- Adjust the sauce to your liking by adding more or less garlic, lemon juice, or herbs.
- Reserve pasta water to create a smoother and creamier sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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