Description
This luxurious Garlic Lobster Pasta combines tender lobster meat with a buttery garlic sauce and a splash of lemon for a restaurant-quality seafood dish at home. Perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner, this dish is quick, flavorful, and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
12 oz (340 g) linguine or spaghetti
• 2 lobster tails (about 6-8 oz each), shelled and chopped
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (or seafood/chicken broth)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Grated Parmesan (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain. -
Sauté Lobster:
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
Add chopped lobster tails, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3–4 minutes or until opaque. Remove lobster and set aside. -
Make Garlic Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in red pepper flakes, then deglaze with white wine. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. -
Combine:
Add cooked pasta to the skillet with lemon juice, lemon zest, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss gently to combine.
Return the lobster to the pan and toss until just heated through. -
Serve:
Plate the pasta and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, extra lemon zest, and grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
• For a non-alcoholic version, substitute broth for wine.
• Lobster can be replaced with shrimp for a budget-friendly variation.
• Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
