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30 Minute Lobster Bucatini Pasta – Fast & Elegant

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30 Minute Lobster Bucatini Pasta is a fast and elegant seafood dinner made with tender lobster, thick bucatini noodles, and a bright garlic lemon butter sauce. This easy lobster pasta recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces bucatini pasta
  • 3–4 lobster tails (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook bucatini according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. If using raw lobster tails, cut through the shell lengthwise, remove the meat, and slice into large chunks.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  4. Add lobster pieces and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and just firm. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer briefly.
  7. Add drained bucatini to the skillet and toss gently to coat.
  8. Gradually add reserved pasta water, stirring continuously, until a glossy sauce forms.
  9. Fold in cooked lobster and chopped parsley. Heat together for 1–2 minutes.
  10. Serve immediately with extra lemon if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overcook lobster, as it can become rubbery.
  • Add pasta water gradually to achieve a silky sauce consistency.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing garlic.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat gently over low heat with a splash of water or olive oil.

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