Imagine twirling your fork into a plate of perfectly cooked linguine, draped in a velvety garlic butter sauce, studded with succulent lobster meat, and kissed with fresh Parmesan - this isn't just a meal, it's a culinary experience that transforms an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary feast. Whether you're looking to impress a special someone or treat yourself to a restaurant-quality dish at home, this lobster pasta recipe is about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 lobster tails, cooked and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all the ingredients: 8 oz of linguine, 2 cooked and chopped lobster tails, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill a large pot with water and add a generous amount of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the garlic butter sauce. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté the garlic for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Next, add the cooked and chopped lobster tails to the skillet with the garlic butter. Stir gently to combine and heat the lobster through for about 2-3 minutes.
- When the linguine is done, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the lobster and garlic butter sauce.
- Gently toss the pasta in the skillet, incorporating the lobster and garlic butter evenly. If the mixture seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss to combine. The heat from the pasta will help melt the cheese, creating a creamy texture.
- Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste. Be mindful of the saltiness from the Parmesan cheese when seasoning.
- Finally, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
- Serve the lobster pasta hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious lobster pasta with garlic butter Parmesan sauce!
Tips
- Always salt your pasta water generously - it should taste like the sea to properly season the pasta from within.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining, as its starchy liquid helps create a silkier sauce and helps ingredients cling together.
- Be careful not to overcook the garlic - it can turn bitter if browned too quickly.
- Use fresh lobster if possible, but high-quality frozen lobster tails work wonderfully too.
- For an extra luxurious touch, consider adding a splash of white wine to the garlic butter sauce.
- Grate your Parmesan fresh for the most intense flavor and smoothest melting.
- Serve immediately while the pasta is hot to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 650kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 23g
Cholesterol: 220mg
