Description
A luxurious yet comforting dish featuring tender lobster tossed with silky pasta in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in, this Gourmet Lobster Pasta in a Creamy Dream Sauce delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Lobster Meat: 1 pound, cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- Pasta: 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine.
- Butter: 3 tablespoons, for richness.
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon, to balance and prevent burning.
- Garlic: 3 cloves minced, for aroma.
- Shallots: 2 finely diced, for mild sweetness.
- Heavy Cream: 1 ½ cups, for a velvety base.
- Parmesan Cheese: ¾ cup freshly grated, adds depth and umami.
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon, for brightness.
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons chopped, for color and freshness.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste, for seasoning.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Boil a large pot of salted water and set out your skillet.
- Combine Ingredients: Cook pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan until smooth and thickened.
- Cook to Perfection: Add lobster pieces and gently warm through. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Finishing Touches: Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, adjusting the sauce with pasta water if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce texture.
- Do not overcook the lobster to keep it tender and juicy.
- Save some pasta water—it helps create a perfectly creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: lobster pasta, creamy pasta, seafood pasta, gourmet dinner, easy lobster recipe