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Creamy lobster pasta with tender lobster, Parmesan, lemon zest, and herbs in a white bowl Caption: Silky lobster pasta with lemon, Parmesan, and tender sweet lobster

Creamy Lobster Pasta

Emily S
A restaurant-style lobster pasta with tender lobster meat, garlic, white wine, Parmesan, and a silky cream sauce brightened with lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 398 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot For boiling the linguine in well-salted water.
  • Large skillet or saute pan Wide enough to toss the pasta and sauce gently with the lobster.
  • Tongs Useful for tossing the pasta in the sauce.
  • Microplane or fine grater For lemon zest and finely grating Parmesan.

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 12 oz dried linguine
  • 12 oz cooked lobster meat cut into large bite-size pieces

For the Sauce

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shallot finely minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt plus more for pasta water and to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper plus more for serving
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated, plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp parsley or chives chopped

Instructions
 

Cook the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until just shy of al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 1/4 cups of pasta water before draining.
    creamy lobster pasta step 1 linguine boiling with reserved pasta water nearby

Build the Sauce

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the minced shallot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and glossy. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
    creamy lobster pasta step 2 shallot garlic and red pepper flakes cooking in butter and olive oil
  • Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until reduced by about half.
    creamy lobster pasta step 3 white wine simmering down in skillet with softened shallot and garlic
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, kosher salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 2 minutes. Add the Parmesan a handful at a time, whisking between additions until smooth.
    creamy lobster pasta step 4 heavy cream and Parmesan whisked into smooth glossy sauce

Finish the Pasta

  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss for 1 to 2 minutes. Add reserved pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce clings to the pasta in a silky layer.
    creamy lobster pasta step 5 linguine tossed in sauce with pasta water added for silky texture
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the cooked lobster meat and lemon juice, then fold gently for about 1 minute, just until the lobster is warmed through.
    creamy lobster pasta step 6 cooked lobster folded gently into pasta with lemon juice
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Turn off the heat and add the chopped parsley or chives. Serve with extra Parmesan, black pepper, and more lemon zest if desired.
    creamy lobster pasta step 7 served in warm bowl with herbs black pepper and lemon zest

Notes

Do not overcook the lobster. Add it only at the end over low heat so it stays tender. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce until glossy and silky. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat best gently in a skillet with a splash of cream, milk, or water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 9gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 612mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1205IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 278mgIron: 1mg
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