Description
Indulge in this luxurious lobster pasta with creamy sauce, featuring tender lobster meat, blistered cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta for a decadent yet simple upscale meal.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Seafood
- 2 med Lobster tails (6-8 oz of meat)
Pasta
- 8 oz Tagliolini or other long pasta
Sauces and Aromatics
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 Shallot
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Dry white wine
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes sliced lengthwise
- 2 sprigs tarragon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tbsps Butter (or more)
Additional Seasonings
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster: If using live lobster, cut down the top shell with a sharp knife at the head, then twist off the tail and claws, removing the shell with scissors. Alternatively, if using pre-cut lobster tails, cut down the middle on top and bottom, then extract and roughly chop the meat.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve about a cup of pasta water, if needed.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté minced shallots until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Toss in blistered cherry tomatoes, then pour in white wine, scraping the pan to loosen bits. Add lobster meat, tarragon, and heavy cream, cooking until lobster is cooked through.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in butter to emulsify, then add lemon zest. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water or cream as needed.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with additional lemon zest, chopped chives, red pepper flakes, and optional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Save lobster shells for making lobster stock for another recipe.
- Using fresh pasta enhances the dish; if using boxed pasta, reduce cream by half.
- Pair with crusty bread and a glass of champagne for an elegant meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg
