Description
A delightful Buttered Lobster Pasta with cherry tomatoes, combining tender lobster meat with a buttery garlic tomato sauce over linguine. This easy-to-make dish offers fresh, vibrant flavors perfect for a quick yet elegant weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
Sauce and Seafood
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or seafood stock
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces cooked lobster meat, chopped (claw, tail, or knuckle)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine or spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: While the pasta cooks, heat the butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant to infuse the oil with flavor.
- Cook the Tomatoes: Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the dry white wine or seafood stock and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly reduced and flavorful.
- Incorporate Lobster and Lemon: Gently stir in the chopped cooked lobster meat and lemon juice, warming them through without overcooking the lobster.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce needs loosening. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the buttery lobster tomato sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the dish with fresh lemon zest and chopped parsley before serving for a bright, fresh aroma and flavor boost.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked lobster or high-quality frozen lobster meat for best flavor and texture.
- Substitute shrimp or scallops if lobster is unavailable for a different seafood twist.
- For a richer sauce, consider adding a touch of cream or grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, American
