Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Creamy Spicy Lobster Pasta, a delightful combination of tender lobster meat, a rich and flavorful sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Additional:
- 1/2 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté garlic and shallot until soft. Add red pepper flakes, then pour in white wine. Simmer briefly, then add tomato paste, heavy cream, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Finish the dish: Add lobster meat to the sauce and heat through. Stir in lemon juice. Toss drained pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, stir gently, and serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a richer taste, consider making a quick broth from lobster shells.
- Frozen or fresh lobster meat works well, just ensure it’s fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
