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Lobster Pasta

Indulge in creamy lobster pasta, a one-pan dish featuring succulent lobster and tender linguine in a rich sauce, perfect for impressing dinner guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the broth
  • 750 g lobster tails (meat removed) Keep the shells for extra flavor.
  • 3.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 units carrots, chopped
  • 2 units onions, halved
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 4 units bay leaves
  • 6 cups water
For the pasta
  • 500 g linguine
  • 75 g salted butter
  • 1 unit shallot, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 500 g cherry tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 1 cup lobster stock (homemade)
  • 150 ml heavy cream
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Remove the lobster meat from the tails and chop it into chunks. Keep the shells for an extra boost of flavor!
  2. Sear the lobster shells in olive oil to pack in a delightful depth of flavor.
  3. Toss in the chopped veggies and tomato paste.
  4. Add the water, black peppercorns, and bay leaves; let it simmer for 1 hour.
  5. After an hour, strain the broth to eliminate the shells and chunky bits.
Cooking
  1. In the same pan, melt the butter and gently cook the lobster meat for about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté the shallots and garlic, then add cherry tomatoes and cook down for 10 minutes.
  3. Deglaze with white wine and let it reduce. Add in the lobster stock and let it simmer.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and allow it to bubble.
  5. Cook the pasta for 2–3 minutes shy of the package time, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
  6. Combine the pasta with the creamy sauce, loosening with a splash of reserved pasta water.
  7. Fold in the sautéed lobster, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve topped with fresh parsley and extra black pepper.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor impact. Don't overcook the lobster; it just needs a quick sear! Add chili flakes for more heat if desired.