Description
Indulge in a decadent and elegant pasta dish with a twist – Brown Butter Lobster Roll Pasta. This creamy seafood pasta is elevated with the rich flavors of brown butter, tender chunks of lobster meat, and a hint of zesty lemon. Topped with fresh chives and crunchy breadcrumbs, it’s a delightful main course that’s perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (such as linguine or spaghetti)
Brown Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or seafood stock)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toast breadcrumbs or crushed butter crackers for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Make the Brown Butter Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and fragrant. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in wine, cook for 1-2 minutes, then add cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add Lobster: Stir in lobster meat and cook until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes. Toss in cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with fresh chives and optional toasted breadcrumbs or crushed butter crackers. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use both claw and tail meat.
- This dish works beautifully with fresh or frozen lobster.
- Add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning for a classic seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
