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Lobster Pasta Recipe

This Lobster Pasta Recipe is a 10 ingredient restaurant-quality pasta that's easy to make yet decadent with every bite. Make it for a date night or a dinner party, it's a recipe your loved ones will remember.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 549 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • (3) 6-ounce lobster tails
  • 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • (1) 16-ounce can Italian cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium shallot finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste optional
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the shells are bright red and the meat is just opaque. Remove the lobster tails and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Return the same pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  • While the pasta cooks, remove the lobster meat from the shells and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened. Season lightly with a pinch of kosher salt. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  • Stir in the Calabrian chili paste, then pour in the white wine. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce by about half.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes, gently breaking them apart with the back of a spoon. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with kosher salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy whipping cream until smooth and combined.
  • Add the lobster meat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, just until warmed through. Add the drained pasta and toss until evenly coated, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the basil and tarragon. Taste and season with additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: 
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat on the stovetop in a skillet or in the microwave for a couple of minutes until just warmed through. You don't want to overcook the pasta or the lobster.
We don't recommend freezing this recipe as it will change the texture.
Tips: 
    • Be cautious not to overcook the lobster. This will make it rubbery, follow the cooking instructions and look for the lobster to turn bright red and opaque. This is when you know it's finished cooking.
    • Cook the pasta to al dente. This means the pasta will have a little bit of chew but will not be mushy. Follow the box instructions for the al dente cook time.
    • Reserve some starchy pasta water to bind the sauce to the noodles. This is the most important technique in cooking authentic Italian pasta. The starchy pasta water binds the tomato sauce and the noodles together and also seasons the whole recipe with delicious salty, lobster flavor.
    • Add the cream at the end. It's the last ingredient for the sauce. If the cream is added too early, you risk having it curdle and 'breaking' the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 401mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 555IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg
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