Description
A quick and creamy pasta dish featuring sweet lobster, rich butter, and fresh lemon for a delightful dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 1 cup fresh lobster meat, cooked
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust the sauce thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Gently fold in the cooked lobster and squeeze lemon juice into the sauce, warming through on low heat.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet, ensuring all strands are coated with sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving hot.
Notes
Serve hot and consider adding a sprinkle of extra cheese and a wedge of lemon for brightness. Keep sides simple, such as a salad or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg