Description
Luxurious Lobster Pasta brings Italian coastal elegance to your dining table. Succulent lobster meat mingles with silky pasta, creating a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that will delight seafood enthusiasts and pasta lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta
- 3 5-ounce (142 grams) lobster tails
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 227 grams) unsalted butter
sauce ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced and peeled
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil, torn
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Zest of ½ medium lemon
- ½ cup (50 grams) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) reserved pasta water
seasoning and garnish:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized stockpot with 5 quarts (4.7 liters) of water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Carefully extract the lobster tail meat using kitchen shears by cutting along the bottom shell, gently removing the meat while ensuring no internal membranes remain.
- Pat the lobster meat thoroughly with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, then delicately season with kosher salt.
- Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, adding crushed garlic cloves to infuse rich aromatic flavors.
- Introduce the seasoned lobster tails to the butter-garlic mixture, cooking until the meat turns completely opaque and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Remove lobster tails from the pan and allow them to cool slightly before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté finely minced garlic with fresh thyme leaves, basil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes until the herbs release their fragrant essence.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until it reaches al dente consistency, reserving of starchy cooking water.
- Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the herb-infused skillet, gently tossing with the reserved cooking water and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Fold in the chopped lobster meat, ensuring even distribution throughout the pasta.
- Plate the dish, garnishing with additional fresh basil leaves and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Timely Tip: Perfectly cook lobster tails by cutting shells underneath and removing meat carefully to maintain delicate texture.
- Flavor Boost: Infuse butter with smashed garlic for an aromatic base that elevates the entire seafood pasta experience.
- Seasoning Secret: Use fresh herbs like thyme and basil to create depth and brightness in the sauce without overwhelming the lobster’s delicate flavor.
- Texture Trick: Reserve pasta water to help create a silky, emulsified sauce that clings beautifully to each strand of pasta.
- Quick Cooking Hack: Limit lobster cooking time to 4-5 minutes to prevent toughening and preserve its tender, succulent quality.
- Serving Suggestion: Finish with fresh basil and extra parmesan for a restaurant-worthy presentation that adds visual appeal and fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 780 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg