Description
Lobster Pasta with Herb Parmesan Sauce is the epitome of comfort and luxury, perfect for special celebrations or a cozy dinner at home. This dish features succulent lobster poached in decadent butter, paired with tender pasta coated in a creamy herb-infused parmesan sauce. The vibrant flavors of fresh herbs like basil and thyme elevate each bite, making it an impressive yet simple meal to prepare in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re enjoying a romantic evening or hosting friends, this Lobster Pasta will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 3 lobster tails (5 ounces each)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 4 cloves garlic (1 smashed, 3 minced)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tsp fresh basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Zest of half a lemon
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some cooking water.
- Use kitchen shears to cut the lobster shells and poach them in melted butter with smashed garlic until opaque (about 4-5 minutes). Chop into chunks.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic, thyme, basil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes for about a minute. Add the cooked pasta and reserved water; toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the lobster meat and serve warm with additional herbs and parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg