Description
A luxurious and comforting creamy spicy lobster pasta dish that combines rich flavors and textures, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lobster tails (about 1 pound total)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster by boiling in salted water for 5-7 minutes until bright red, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook fettuccine in the same pot according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, then add heavy cream and simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until smooth, adjusting with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add cooked fettuccine and lobster to the sauce, tossing to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
- Plate the pasta, garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the lobster to prevent toughness.
- Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother sauce.
- Experiment with spice levels to suit your taste.
- Consider adding optional ingredients for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: lobster pasta, creamy pasta, spicy pasta, seafood pasta, Italian recipe