Imagine a dish that combines the delicate sweetness of lobster, the rich nuttiness of brown butter, and the elegance of perfectly prepared ravioli - all in just 45 minutes! This restaurant-quality recipe will elevate your home cooking from ordinary to extraordinary, turning a simple meal into a gourmet experience that will impress even the most discerning food lovers.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces lobster ravioli
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- While water is heating, prepare the brown butter sauce. Place unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, allowing it to melt slowly and begin to foam.
- Continue cooking the butter, swirling the pan occasionally, until it turns a golden amber color and develops a nutty, rich aroma. This process typically takes 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the brown butter and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Carefully add the lobster ravioli to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, typically 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface.
- Using a slotted spoon, gently transfer the cooked ravioli directly into the brown butter sauce.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the ravioli and gently toss to coat evenly with the brown butter sauce.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the ravioli to serving plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while the brown butter sauce is warm and the ravioli are perfectly tender.
Tips
- Watch your butter closely when browning - the line between perfectly nutty and burnt is thin. Look for a golden amber color and a rich, toasty aroma.
- Use fresh, high-quality lobster ravioli for the best flavor. If possible, choose fresh pasta from a local Italian deli.
- Control your heat when making brown butter sauce - medium heat is crucial to prevent burning.
- Don't overcook the ravioli; they only need 3-4 minutes and will continue cooking slightly in the warm sauce.
- Fresh parsley is key for garnish - it adds a bright, fresh contrast to the rich brown butter sauce.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature of both ravioli and sauce.
- For an extra touch of luxury, consider adding a sprinkle of high-quality Parmigiano-Reggiano or a few toasted pine nuts as a final garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 278kcal
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 54mg
