Description
Creamy Spicy Lobster Pasta is a decadent and flavorful dish featuring tender lobster meat tossed in a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy sauce with garlic, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese. This elegant pasta meal combines the comforting texture of linguine or fettuccine with the luxurious taste of lobster, finished with a touch of fresh lemon juice and parsley for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
Lobster and Sauce
- 2 lobster tails, cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine or fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Lobster: Stir in the cooked, chopped lobster meat and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the lobster and garlic mixture. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
- Add Cheese: Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly to melt it smoothly into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the creamy lobster sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.
- Finish with Lemon: Stir in the lemon juice and season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the pasta with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting quality and flavor.
- If lobster tails are not precooked, boil or steam them before starting the recipe.
- Reserve pasta water is key to adjusting sauce consistency; add it slowly to avoid thinning the sauce too much.
- To save time, pre-cooked lobster meat or frozen lobster chunks can be used if fresh lobster tails are unavailable.
- Serve with crusty bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
