Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Cream Sauce
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4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
50 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
684 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Cream Sauce
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If you're looking for something extra special to serve for guests or a romantic night in then this Lobster Ravioli Recipe is exactly what you need! Silky soft homemade ravioli with made with a simple yet elegant filling and tossed with a creamy tomato vodka sauce!
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Ingredients
- 1 batch homemade pasta dough
For the Filling
- 2 raw lobster tails or 200g/7 oz cooked shrimp/prawns
- 1.5 cups ricotta (375g)
- 6-7 sun-dried tomatoes (½ a cup)
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley
- ½ lemon zest
- salt and pepper to season
For the Sauce
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 cup sieved tomatoes/passata (240g)
- ⅓ cup heavy cream (80ml double cream)
- ⅓ cup vodka (80ml)
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to season
Instructions
How to make the filling
- Blitz the ricotta and sun dried tomatoes in a food processor until smooth and creamy (there might still be small chunks of tomato but that's ok).
- Add the parsley and lemon zest and pulse until combined then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Cook the lobster tails in boiling water for around 7-8 minutes (they'll turn bright red).
- Set the lobster aside until cool enough to touch or plunge into a bowl of cold water. Cut the lobster in half and remove the meat.
- Finely chop the lobster meat then add it to a bowl with the rest of the ricotta filling mixture.
Fill and seal the ravioli
- Roll out the pasta using a pasta machine. Fill and seal the ravioli with 1 tsp of filling per ravioli.(I love to use a ravioli maker to fill the ravioli but check out this guide for full instructions and other methods).
How to make the sauce
- Add finely chopped shallots and garlic to a skillet (frying pan) with a little olive oil and saute until soft but not browned.
- Next, add the sieved tomatoes and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Add the vodka, stir and simmer the sauce for around 7-8 minutes to cook out the alcohol, season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cream and parsley and stir into the sauce and simmer for another 1-2 minutes. You can thin out the sauce with around ⅓ cup 80ml of pasta water when the ravioli are cooking.
- When the sauce is ready bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ravioli for around 3-4 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and add to the sauce, toss gently to coat in the sauce and serve.
Notes
- Pasta dough - Follow this recipe for making Homemade Pasta Dough it's the recipe I use every time!
- You'll find our Ultimate Guide to Homemade Ravioli super helpful when it comes to filling and sealing the ravioli.
- Cooking the lobster - Make sure the lobster has cooled completely before mixing with the rest of the ingredients.
- The sauce - You'll probably need to thin out the sauce with some pasta water so if you're making it advance wait until you are cooking the ravioli to thin it out.
- Preparing in advance - If you're making the ravioli only a few hours in advance then make sure to sit them in plenty semolina flour and cover with a dishcloth to stop them drying out too much.
- You can make the sauce in advance to speed things up!
- You can make the filling in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to use.
- Draining the pasta - Always transfer the ravioli to the sauce with a slotting spoon instead of draining them in a colander. They're super delicate and might burst if you do. PLUS any extra pasta water will add flavour and help emulsify the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
684kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
552mg
(23%)
Potassium
664mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1047IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
265mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 684 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 684kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 552mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1047IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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