Description
Buttered Lobster Pasta is a luxurious dish that combines the rich flavors of succulent lobster and creamy garlic butter sauce with perfectly cooked pasta. This delightful recipe is perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners, bringing a taste of the ocean right to your table. With its vibrant appearance and comforting aroma, each bite promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 2 lobster tails (about 8 oz total), cooked and chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped lobster meat and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently to combine. Simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the lobster sauce, mixing well to coat.
- Finish with lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg