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Creamy Lobster Pasta Recipe

Creamy Lobster Pasta Recipe

4.9 from 17 reviews

Creamy Lobster Pasta is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that brings the best of both worlds – restaurant-quality flavor and homemade comfort. With its delicate lobster meat, rich cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish not only looks gourmet but also tastes exquisite. It is a recipe that elevates your pasta game, making it perfect for impressing your guests, celebrating special occasions, or simply treating yourself to a fancy night in.

Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta

Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Add Wine (Optional): If using, pour in white wine and allow it to reduce slightly, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  4. Make the Cream Sauce: Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Finish the Sauce: Add Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Add Lobster: Gently fold in lobster meat and cook until just heated through.
  7. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.
  8. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread or a simple green salad.

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