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Lobster Pasta – Creamy, Elegant & Restaurant-Style

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Lobster Pasta is a creamy, elegant seafood dish made with tender lobster meat, garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This restaurant-style recipe is surprisingly easy to prepare at home for special dinners or celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lobster tails (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
  • 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 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. Thaw lobster tails if frozen and pat dry.
  2. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell lengthwise and gently lift the lobster meat out, keeping it attached at the base.
  3. Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil and cook lobster tails for 5–7 minutes until opaque and firm (internal temperature 140–145°F).
  4. Remove lobster from water, cool slightly, then cut into large bite-sized pieces.
  5. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  6. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add heavy cream and simmer gently for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Stir in parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
  10. Fold in lobster pieces and parsley. Heat for 1–2 minutes until warmed through.
  11. Serve immediately with extra parmesan and a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overcook lobster, as it can become rubbery.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
  • Add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired sauce consistency.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat gently on low heat with a splash of cream or milk to maintain texture.

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