Description
Indulge in a luxurious seafood pasta dish with this Buttered Lobster Pasta recipe. Succulent lobster meat, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a hint of citrus come together in a buttery sauce to create a delightful meal that’s perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
Butter and Oil Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or seafood stock
- 8 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper flakes in olive oil and butter. Add wine or stock, then simmer. Add lobster, lemon juice, and zest.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta with the sauce, adding reserved water as needed. Season, garnish with parsley and Parmesan, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp or crab for lobster if preferred.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp white wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
