Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring succulent lobster, enhanced with a touch of spice for a delectable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 2 lobster tails, cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add Lobster: Stir in the chopped lobster meat, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add Cheese: Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Finish with Lemon: Stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as preferred.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, serve immediately, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
- To add more flavor, consider using a splash of white wine in the sauce.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be kept in the fridge for a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg