Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Lobster Pasta with Cream Sauce recipe. Succulent lobster meat tossed with al dente pasta in a rich and creamy sauce, accented with hints of lemon and Parmesan. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small shallot (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 8 ounces cooked lobster meat (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- Optional red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic and shallot. Add wine, cream, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan, season with salt and pepper. Add lobster, warm through. Toss pasta in the sauce and serve garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp or scallops for lobster.
- Add baby spinach for color and texture.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg