Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Creamy Lobster Pasta, a dish that perfectly marries elegance with simplicity. This mouthwatering recipe features tender lobster meat enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, served over linguine or fettuccine. Perfect for special occasions or an impressive family dinner, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it sure to delight everyone at your table. With its decadent taste and vibrant colors, Creamy Lobster Pasta is an exquisite culinary experience that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 live lobsters (about 1 1/2 pounds each) or 1 pound cooked lobster meat
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup white grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 sprigs tarragon
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- For live lobsters: Boil in salted water for 8-10 minutes until bright red. Cool, extract meat, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté shallots until soft, add garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in white grape juice; simmer briefly. Gradually stir in heavy cream.
- Add Parmesan cheese and seasonings; simmer until thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce; incorporate lobster meat along with remaining butter, parsley, lemon zest, and juice.
- Serve warm with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Feel free to use frozen lobster meat; just ensure it's fully thawed before cooking.