Description
This simple lobster pasta recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. The recipe serves 4 generous portions and takes about 30 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bucatini or spaghetti
- 2 lobster tails (4 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika to add color and flavor
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- The lobster needs a separate pot of boiling salted water. Drop the thawed lobster tails in for 30 seconds per ounce. A 4-ounce tail needs about 2 minutes. The meat should turn white and opaque once cooked.
- Remove the lobster shell and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Set it aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté minced garlic for 30-60 seconds. Note that garlic can turn bitter if overcooked.
- Add paprika (if using) and cook for 10 more seconds. Pour in the heavy cream and stir it with the butter and garlic. Add grated parmesan and stir until it melts.
- Add the lobster meat to the sauce and stir gently. Heat the lobster through without overcooking it.
- Mix the cooked pasta with the sauce. Add the reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency. The starchy pasta water creates a silky, smooth sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
Notes
- Cook pasta until al dente – it continues to cook in the hot sauce
- Save some pasta water – it’s crucial for the perfect sauce
- Keep an eye on the garlic – it burns quickly
- Add pasta water slowly – you can add more but can’t remove it
- The dish is ready when the sauce evenly coats the pasta and the lobster is hot. Add extra parsley and parmesan if you like. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens up all the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian