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Lobster Pasta with Cream Sauce Recipe

Lobster Pasta with Cream Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 3 people 1x
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop

Description

Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this exquisite Lobster Pasta with Cream Sauce recipe. Succulent lobster meat, tangy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant tarragon are enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, creating a dish that is sure to impress.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 8 oz Tagliolini or other long pasta
  • 2 med Lobster tails (68 oz of meat)
  • 1 Shallot
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes sliced lengthwise
  • 2 sprigs tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Dry white wine
  • 2 tbsps Butter (or more)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Lobster: Break down the lobster tails, remove meat, and chop roughly.
  2. Prep Ingredients: Mince garlic, shallot, and tarragon. Slice cherry tomatoes and zest lemon.
  3. Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.
  4. Make Sauce: Sauté shallots, garlic, tomatoes, and add wine. Cook lobster, tarragon, and cream. Emulsify with butter and lemon zest.
  5. Combine: Toss cooked pasta in sauce. Adjust consistency with cream or pasta water.
  6. Finish: Season with salt, pepper. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Save lobster shells for stock.
  • Pair with crusty bread and champagne.
  • Opt for fresh pasta or adjust cream if using boxed pasta.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 24mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 46mg