Description
A delightful fusion of lobster and curry, this creamy lobster curry pasta recipe combines tender fettuccine with a luscious coconut curry sauce, topped with succulent lobster meat.
Ingredients
- Fresh lobster meat: 1 lb (cooked and chopped)
- Fettuccine pasta: 12 oz
- Coconut milk: 1 can (13.5 oz)
- Curry powder: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves (minced)
- Fresh ginger: 1 tablespoon (grated)
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- Chili flakes: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster by boiling it in salted water for 8-10 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the fettuccine pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes, then add curry powder and cook for another minute.
- Pour in coconut milk, bring to a gentle simmer, and let thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Fold in chopped lobster, lime juice, and chili flakes, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Stir in chopped cilantro, plate the pasta, and garnish with extra cilantro and chili flakes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing chili flakes.
- Substitute lobster with shrimp or crab meat if desired.
- For a vegetarian version, replace lobster with vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers and add chickpeas or tofu for protein.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lobster, curry, pasta, creamy, seafood, dinner, recipe