Buttered Lobster Pasta
This luxurious buttered lobster pasta is surprisingly quick to make, featuring tender lobster in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Colander
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Pasta
- 200 g Spaghetti or linguine
- Salt for pasta water
Lobster & Sauce
- 200 g Cooked lobster meat from 1-2 small lobsters
- 100 g Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 60 ml Dry white wine e.g., Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- 15 ml Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes optional
- Black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Cook spaghetti in well-salted water according to package directions until al dente, then reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
Preparing Lobster & Sauce
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, bringing the sauce to a simmer and cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the cooked lobster meat and warm it through for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water as needed to create a glossy sauce that coats the pasta.
- Finish by stirring in fresh parsley and season with black pepper to taste before serving immediately.
Notes
For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce along with the white wine. Ensure lobster is cooked through but not overcooked, as it can become rubbery quickly.