Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Gourmet Lobster Pasta in a Creamy Dream Sauce. This Italian-inspired dish combines tender lobster meat with a rich and velvety sauce, creating a decadent meal that is perfect for special occasions or a fancy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups cooked lobster meat, chopped (claw, tail, or knuckle)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic and shallot in butter. Add wine, cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until creamy.
- Add Lobster and Pasta: Stir in lobster meat, then add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, Parmesan, and lemon wedges. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked or high-quality frozen lobster meat for best results.
- Pair with a crisp white wine like Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.
- Avoid boiling lobster in the sauce to maintain tenderness.
