Description
Lobster spaghetti is a luxurious pasta dish that combines the rich flavor of fresh lobster with spaghetti, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, creating a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
- Fresh lobster: 1 lb (about 450g), cooked and meat removed from the shell.
- Spaghetti pasta: 8 oz (about 225g).
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced.
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons.
- Red pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste).
- Fresh basil: 1/4 cup, chopped.
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed).
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated.
- Salt and black pepper: to taste.
Instructions
- Prepare the lobster by boiling it in salted water for 8-10 minutes, then remove the meat from the shell and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water gradually until the desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Fold in the lobster meat, lemon juice, and half of the chopped basil, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with remaining basil and grated Parmesan cheese, and drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.
Notes
- Overcooking the lobster can make it tough; aim for 8-10 minutes in boiling water.
- Reserve pasta water to achieve the right sauce consistency.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Experiment with optional ingredients like white wine or heavy cream for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lobster, Spaghetti, Pasta, Gourmet, Italian, Seafood