Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Buttered Lobster Pasta recipe. Succulent lobster meat, tossed with pasta in a luscious buttery sauce, promises a delightful meal that’s perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or seafood broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for richness)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 8 ounces cooked lobster meat, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil and butter. Deglaze with wine or broth, add cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lobster. Simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Add drained pasta to the skillet, toss with butter, and add pasta water as needed. Season and serve topped with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use fresh, frozen, or leftover lobster meat—tail or claw meat both work beautifully.
- Skip the cream for a lighter, more traditional finish.
- Serve with crusty bread and a glass of white wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
