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Creamy Lobster Pasta Recipe
Caroline

Creamy Lobster Pasta

A luxurious pasta dish featuring tender chunks of lobster tossed in a silky garlic cream sauce with white wine, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. Elegant yet simple, it’s the perfect recipe for a special dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 640

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or lobster stock
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Equipment

  • large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Kitchen scissors or lobster cracker
  • Tongs or pasta fork
  • Sharp knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cut open the lobster tails with kitchen scissors, remove the meat, and cut into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté lobster for 2-3 minutes until opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine and reduce by half. Add broth, reduce again, then stir in cream, butter, and Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir in lemon juice.
  5. Return lobster to the skillet, add pasta, and toss until coated. Add reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
  6. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe serves 4, but can easily be doubled for a dinner party.
  • For maximum flavor, make your own lobster stock using the discarded shells.
  • Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can be added for extra aroma.