Description
Buttered Lobster Pasta is a rich, elegant dish that combines tender lobster meat with silky garlic butter sauce and pasta. Perfect for date night, special occasions, or treating yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home!
Ingredients
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8 oz spaghetti or linguine
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
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Zest and juice of ½ lemon
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes, extra butter for richness, grated Parmesan
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Sauté garlic: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Add lobster: Stir in chopped lobster meat and cook gently for 2–3 minutes until warmed through. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
4️⃣ Toss with pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with lemon juice and parsley. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce lightly clings to the pasta.
5️⃣ Serve: Plate immediately and garnish with more parsley, red pepper flakes, or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
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Use tail, claw, or knuckle meat—or a combination.
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Add a splash of white wine before tossing pasta for added depth.
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Can substitute shrimp or crab if lobster isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min