Lobster Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a gourmet meal with this Lobster Pasta Recipe that combines tender PEI lobster with creamy pasta. Perfect for special occasions or quick indulgent dinners, this dish is rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make in under 45 minutes.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Skillet for sautéing lobster and sauce
- Saucepan for cream sauce
- Kitchen shears for cutting lobster shells
- Tongs, wooden spoon, sharp knife
- Strainer or colander
Ingredients
- 12 oz Lobster tails and claws
- 250 g Tagliatelle or spaghetti pasta
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 2/3 cup White wine
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 Shallots
- 1 tbsp Butter
- Fresh herbs basil, dill, parsley - as needed
- Parmesan cheese - as needed
- Lemon juice - as needed
- Calabrian chili paste optional - as needed
- Tomato paste optional - as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster:
- If using live lobster, boil or steam as per instructions and extract the meat. If pre-cooked, crack claws and remove tail meat. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Infuse the Cream:
- Simmer lobster shells, heavy cream, garlic, and thyme in a saucepan for 10 minutes. Let infuse for 20 minutes, then strain.
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add white wine and let it reduce slightly. Stir in infused cream, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Combine:
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce and mix in lobster pieces. Add pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh herbs, extra Parmesan, and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately with crusty bread and a crisp white wine.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 18.8gProtein: 3.2gFat: 13.2gSaturated Fat: 7.6gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 223mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 1.2gVitamin A: 530IUVitamin C: 7.2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
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