Description
Lobster Pasta with Herb Parmesan Sauce is a luxurious seafood dish that elevates any meal with its rich flavors and creamy texture. This recipe combines tender lobster poached in butter with al dente pasta, all enveloped in a savory herb parmesan sauce. Ideal for date nights or celebrations, this dish not only tastes exquisite but also looks stunning on the plate. With a total preparation time of just 22 minutes, you can impress your guests or treat yourself to a gourmet experience at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 3 (5 ounce) lobster tails
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic (smashed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Zest of half a lemon
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil and parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare lobster by cutting the shells, seasoning, and poaching in melted butter with smashed garlic for about 4-5 minutes until opaque.
- Make the sauce in the same pan by sautéing minced garlic, thyme, basil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and reserved pasta water; fold in chopped lobster.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 34g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg