Description
Indulgent Lobster Pasta celebrates Italian coastal cuisine with rich, creamy sauce and succulent seafood. Elegant ingredients and straightforward techniques deliver a restaurant-quality meal you can savor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 x 5 oz (142 grams) lobster tails
- 12 oz (340 grams) pasta
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 227 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced and peeled
- ½ cup (50 grams) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) reserved pasta water
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tsps fresh basil, torn
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Zest of ½ medium lemon
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preparation: Bring a large stockpot of water to a vigorous boil over high heat, preparing for pasta and lobster cooking.
- Lobster Preparation: Using kitchen shears, carefully extract lobster tail meat by cutting along the bottom shell, removing completely and patting dry with paper towels. Season delicately with kosher salt.
- Lobster Cooking: Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, introducing garlic and lobster tails. Cook until meat transforms to opaque and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Herb Infusion: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic with thyme, basil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes, releasing their aromatic essence while creating a fragrant foundation for the sauce.
- Pasta Integration: Cook pasta to al dente perfection, reserving starchy cooking water. Transfer pasta directly into the herb-infused skillet, gently tossing with reserved water and parmesan cheese to create a creamy texture.
- Final Assembly: Chop cooled lobster meat and fold into the pasta, ensuring even distribution. Plate the dish, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and an additional sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Thoroughly pat lobster meat dry to achieve perfect searing and prevent steaming, which ensures a golden exterior and tender texture.
- Butter Brilliance: Use unsalted butter to control salt levels and allow precise seasoning of the delicate lobster meat.
- Herb Harmony: Fresh herbs like thyme and basil elevate the dish’s flavor profile, releasing aromatic oils when gently heated in butter.
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserve starchy pasta water as a natural emulsifier, helping create a silky sauce that clings perfectly to each pasta strand.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 915
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 37 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg