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Creamy Lobster Pasta Recipe

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Creamy Lobster Pasta is a decadent seafood dish featuring tender lobster tails tossed with fettuccine pasta in a rich, garlicky cream sauce flavored with Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and a hint of lemon. This elegant yet simple recipe makes for a perfect special occasion meal or a luxurious dinner.

Ingredients

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Lobster and Pasta

  • 2 lobster tails
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Prepare Lobster: Remove the cooked lobster meat from the tails, chop if desired, and add it to the skillet. Warm gently, stirring occasionally, for about 3–4 minutes until heated through.
  4. Make Cream Sauce: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the lobster and garlic. Stir continuously until the cream thickens slightly. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy lobster sauce.
  6. Finish and Serve: Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the pasta, season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix in the chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately for best flavor.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked lobster tails or steam lobster tails before starting this recipe for ease.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the heavy cream with half-and-half or add a splash of white wine to the sauce.
  • Fresh basil can be substituted with parsley if desired.
  • Be careful not to overcook the lobster meat to keep it tender.
  • This dish pairs well with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.

Keywords: lobster pasta, creamy lobster fettuccine, seafood pasta, Italian pasta recipe, lobster tails pasta

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