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Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta

Rich, buttery and made to impress, this Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta brings restaurant-worthy flavor right to your kitchen. Tender, sweet lobster is tossed with perfectly al dente pasta in a luxurious garlic butter sauce brightened with fresh lemon and a touch of fresh herbs. Elegant enough for a special occasion but surprisingly simple to prepare, this decadent seafood pasta turns dinner at home into something worth celebrating.

  • Prep Time

    20min

  • Cook Time

    40min

  • Total Time

    1hrs

  • Serving Size

    5

  • Recipe Category Pasta

  • Recipe Cuisine American

  • Recipe Level Simple

Recipe By: Jess Larson @playswellwithbutter

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Ingredients

  • Three 8–10-ounce raw lobster tails or 1 pound cooked lobster meat, thawed if frozen
  • 8 ounces DeLallo Spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large shallot or ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 10 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
  • ½ lemon, zest peeled into strips (about 4 strips, 2 inches long), then juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • ½ cup seafood stock (may substitute vegetable stock) + 1 teaspoon white wine or champagne vinegar
  • ½ cup finely chopped tender fresh herbs, such as basil, chives, and parsley
  • kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

  • Prep: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, generously season with salt.
  • Meanwhile, deshell the lobster meat: Using sharp kitchen scissors, snip down the center of the top and bottom shells toward the fin – you should only cut through the shell, leaving the meat and fin intact. Pull the shell open to reveal the meat inside, then use your fingers to gently separate and remove the meat from the shell. Rinse the lobster meat with cold water to remove any debris, pat dry, and dice into 1-inch pieces. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few twists of black pepper, then toss to coat and set aside.
  • Boil the pasta: Once the water reaches a rolling boil (ideally while the aromatics cook, Step 4) add the pasta and cook to al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Carefully dip a large liquid measuring cup into the pot to reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water, and set aside. Carefully drain the pasta – but do not rinse.
  • Meanwhile, cook the aromatics: Add the oil and butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the shallots, garlic, and lemon peel. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and a few twists of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and very fragrant, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the stock mixture and simmer 1-2 minutes to combine.
  • Cook the lobster: Add the lobster meat to the skillet, stirring to coat in the softened aromatics. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lobster is just opaque and warmed through, 3-4 minutes. If the pasta isn’t ready yet, remove the skillet from the heat to prevent the lobster from overcooking. Return to medium-low heat just before adding the pasta.
  • Toss the seafood pasta: Add the al dente pasta to the garlic butter lobster sauce and toss well to combine. Simmer over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes longer, allowing the spaghetti to absorb some of the sauce. The sauce should evenly coat the pasta, so adjust as needed: add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen or simmer a bit longer to thicken. Just before serving, add the lemon juice and herbs, tossing well to combine.
  • Serve: Portion the pasta into individual bowls. Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over top and sprinkle with more finely chopped fresh herbs. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta

Rich, buttery and made to impress, this Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta brings restaurant-worthy flavor right to your kitchen. Tender, sweet lobster is tossed with perfectly al dente pasta in a luxurious garlic butter sauce brightened with fresh lemon and a touch of fresh herbs. Elegant enough for a special occasion but surprisingly simple to prepare, this decadent seafood pasta turns dinner at home into something worth celebrating.

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