Lobster Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
750 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Lobster Pasta
Description
This lobster pasta features cooked lobster meat added to a sauce consisting of butter, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped Italian parsley. The sauce is gently cooked to infuse the flavors and finished with dry white wine or pasta water to add moisture and acidity. Pasta made from 100% durum wheat semolina is cooked to al dente and then combined with the lobster sauce, allowing the flavors to meld without overcooking the delicate meat.
The flavor profile is rich and buttery with fresh herbaceous notes from the parsley and a hint of garlic. The optional fresh lemon squeeze adds brightness and a mild citrus tone. The texture is tender with firm pasta strands complementing the lobster pieces.
This dish serves well immediately, ideal for a light dinner or special meal where the balance of buttery sauce and sweet seafood is desired. Simple seasoning with sea salt and optional pepper lets the lobster flavor stand out.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta 100% durum wheat semolina pasta
- 6 oz lobster meat cooked, in bite sized pieces
- 2 oz butter
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic 2 cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp Italian parsley chopped, fresh or frozen
- 2 Tbsp dry white wine
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
OPTIONAL
- black pepper
- lemon squeeze, fresh
Instructions
Prepare the Pasta
- Cook your desired pasta according to the directions on the package (times will vary).
- While the water comes to a boil and pasta is cooking...
Prepare the Lobster Sauce.
- Heat a large saucepan (I used a cast iron pan) over medium heat, then add the butter and extra virgin olive oil. Add the garlic.
- Add the fresh or frozen parsley, cook and stir for a minute. Increase the heat to medium high.
- Add the lobster meat and stir gently.
- Next add the wine, heat for another minute then turn off the heat. (If you don't want to use wine, use some of the pasta water.)
Finish the Lobster Pasta Dish
- When the pasta is al dente, drain it from the water and add it directly to the lobster in the pan.
- Stir the pasta and the lobster sauce together gently, adding some pasta water if necessary. Turn the burner on low if you want to heat it through more thoroughly, but don't cook it.
- Add more parsley, if desired. Serve the lobster pasta immediately.
Notes
- Use pasta water instead of wine for an alcohol-free version.
- Add a fresh lemon squeeze at the end for subtle citrus brightness if desired.
- Choose 100% durum wheat semolina pasta for optimal texture.
- Estimate nutrition based on ingredients; lobster meat is the main protein.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 750 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 750kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 530mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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