Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this decadent Lobster Alfredo Pasta recipe. Tender chunks of lobster meat are enveloped in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine. This dish is a true showstopper, perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Additional:
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil fettuccine until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Simmer until smooth.
- Add Lobster: Fold in lobster meat and cook briefly.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adjusting consistency as needed with reserved pasta water.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving hot.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen lobster meat can be used.
- Pre-cooked lobster tails or claw meat can save time.
- Pair with garlic bread and a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
