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Lobster Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce

Lobster Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce: 30-Minute Delight

This Lobster Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce is a delightful seafood dish that balances sweet lobster with a creamy sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti Pasta Traditional spaghetti for the best texture.
For the Lobster
  • 2 pieces Lobster Tails Fresh or properly thawed frozen tails for best flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Essential for richness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for robust aroma.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for tangy finish.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Freshly squeezed to brighten.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for acidity.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for flavor.
  • to taste Fresh Herbs Thyme, basil, or parsley as garnish.
For the Finish
  • 1/3 cup Pasta Water Reserved for sauce consistency.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Used to cook the lobster.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large saucepan
  • Kitchen shears
  • Measuring Cup

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook spaghetti for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. Thaw and prepare lobster tails by extracting meat and cutting it into large pieces.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add lobster and poach for 4-6 minutes until opaque.
  4. In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter, sauté garlic and lemon zest for 1 minute. Add lemon juice and reserved pasta water, reduce for 2 minutes.
  5. Add drained spaghetti and lobster chunks to the sauce, add Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Toss gently for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnishing with more Parmesan, black pepper, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze without herbs and cheese for up to 2 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water or butter.

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