Buttered Lobster Pasta: A Decadent Twist on Comfort Food
Buttered Lobster Pasta combines elegance and comfort with a creamy, buttery sauce and succulent lobster meat.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine works best for capturing the creamy sauce
For the Lobster
- 2 pieces cooked lobsters adds rich, decadent flavor
For the Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter to control the salt levels
- 3 cloves garlic minced for flavor
- ½ cup heavy cream creates a luxurious creamy texture
- 1 teaspoon salt essential for flavor
- 1 teaspoon black pepper adds balance to richness
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming and sizzling for 2-3 minutes.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the cooked lobster meat to the skillet, stir gently, and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to blend, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until warm and slightly thickened.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to your taste.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing gently for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnishing as desired and pairing with garlic bread and a green salad.
Notes
Serve fresh for the best flavor experience. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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