Description
This Buttered Lobster Pasta recipe is a simple yet luxurious dish that effortlessly combines high-quality ingredients to create a comforting and gourmet experience. Featuring tender pasta coated in a rich, buttery sauce with sweet lobster, it's quick to prepare for a weeknight treat but special enough for a celebration. Kids and adults alike will savor this elegant and easy-to-make family favorite.
Ingredients
12 ounces Linguine or Fettuccine
1 pound Cooked Lobster Meat
6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Dry White Wine or Chicken Broth
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
To taste Salt
To taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it
- Stir in the chopped lobster meat and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until heated through. Pour in the white wine or chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pa
- If using, stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste
- Add the cooked and drained pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed to create a luscious sauce that clings to the pasta
- Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve your amazing Buttered Lobster Pasta immediately
Notes
Never overcook the lobster; it becomes tough quickly.
Use good quality butter; it truly makes a difference in the sauce.
Always reserve some pasta water; it’s liquid gold for emulsifying the sauce and achieving perfect consistency.
Fresh lemon juice brightens the entire dish, so avoid bottled varieties.
A generous sprinkle of fresh parsley adds both flavor and visual appeal.
Store leftover Buttered Lobster Pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For reheating, gently warm the pasta in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or water to rehydrate the sauce. Be careful not to overheat, as lobster can become rubbery.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: lobster, pasta, buttered, creamy, gourmet, comfort, weeknight, easy, special, luxurious