Description
Luxurious and indulgent pasta tossed in a creamy, spicy lobster‑infused sauce, with succulent lobster meat and a touch of heat from chili flakes.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or chives
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: extra chili flakes and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and tomato paste; cook 1 minute to bloom spices.
- Pour in white wine; simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Lower heat to medium‑low and stir in heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
- Add grated Parmesan and butter, stirring until melted and sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in lobster meat; cook 2 minutes to warm through.
- Add drained pasta and reserved cooking water, tossing to coat everything evenly.
- Finish with lemon juice and chopped herbs; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra chili flakes and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked lobster or high‑quality pre‑cooked lobster for best flavor.
- Adjust spiciness by modifying red pepper flakes to preference.
- Reserve pasta water to achieve perfect sauce consistency and silkiness.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though sauce will be less rich.
- Garnish with extra parsley or chives and a squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about ¾ cup pasta with sauce + lobster)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg