Description
This Creamy Spicy Lobster Pasta combines tender lobster meat with a rich, flavorful cream sauce infused with garlic, red pepper flakes, and a touch of lemon zest. Perfectly cooked linguine tossed in a luscious mixture of Parmesan, white wine, and fresh herbs creates an indulgent Italian-American seafood main course that’s ideal for a special dinner or elegant weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Seafood & Garnish
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and butter until melted. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the dry white wine, allowing it to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This reduces the wine slightly and intensifies the flavor base of the sauce.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your preference.
- Add Lobster: Incorporate the chopped cooked lobster meat into the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the lobster is warmed through and infused with the sauce flavors.
- Toss Pasta: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce and lobster. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp or crab for lobster if preferred or unavailable.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best texture and flavor in the sauce.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to increase or decrease the heat level according to your taste.
