Description
This Brown Butter Lobster Roll Pasta is a luxurious twist on a classic seafood dish, combining tender lobster meat with nutty brown butter and a creamy, tangy mayonnaise sauce. Tossed with perfectly cooked linguine or fettuccine and seasoned with Old Bay, garlic, and fresh chives, this elegant dish is perfect for an impressive yet simple dinner that serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
Lobster and Sauce
- 2 cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Lemon wedges
- Extra chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine or fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water before draining the pasta thoroughly.
- Brown the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it melts and begins to foam, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the butter turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn the butter.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the browned butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning the garlic.
- Add lobster and seasonings: Stir chopped lobster meat into the skillet along with Old Bay seasoning, fresh lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix gently to evenly coat the lobster in the browned butter sauce.
- Toss in pasta and adjust sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Gradually pour in reserved pasta water while tossing the pasta and lobster mixture to create a smooth, cohesive sauce with your preferred consistency.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in mayonnaise and freshly chopped chives. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Toss gently once more to combine all flavors evenly.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the pasta immediately and garnish with extra chopped chives and lemon wedges for a fresh, bright finish. Serve hot.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water is key to adjusting the sauce consistency without thinning the flavor.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- Use fresh lobster meat for best flavor, but high-quality cooked lobster from the store works well too.
- Make sure to brown the butter gently and watch carefully to avoid burning it, which can make the sauce bitter.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a light Chardonnay.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
