Description
A decadent and easy-to-make Buttered Lobster Pasta featuring tender lobster meat tossed with linguine in a rich butter, garlic, white wine, and lemon sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a comforting yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or seafood stock
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for creamier version)
Finishing Touches
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
- 8 oz cooked lobster meat (claw, tail, or a mix)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
- Prepare sauce: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant and aromatic.
- Deglaze and simmer: Pour in the dry white wine or seafood stock along with the lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until it reduces slightly.
- Finish sauce: Stir in salt, black pepper, and heavy cream if using for a richer texture. Add the cooked lobster meat to the skillet and cook gently for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through without overcooking.
- Toss pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine well with the sauce. Gradually add reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce needs loosening to coat the noodles smoothly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and optional chives over the pasta. Serve the dish warm, offering grated Parmesan cheese on the side if desired for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality frozen lobster for optimal flavor and texture.
- For a richer sauce, slightly increase the amount of butter and heavy cream used.
- This pasta pairs beautifully with a crisp, chilled glass of white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
- Be careful not to overcook the lobster during warming to keep it tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
