Creamy Lobster Pasta Recipe
Rich and creamy Lobster Pasta Recipe that is loaded with all the right flavors! Tender pasta, flavorful lobster and tomatoes in a creamy garlic Alfredo sauce.
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Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz long pasta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion or shallots
- 3 fresh garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 8 oz fresh lobster meat pre-cooked or raw
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning
- fresh chopped greens optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Strain the pasta once cooked and set aside, covering to keep warm. (If you start cooking the pasta at the same time as you begin the sauce, it should be done right in time to add straight into the sauce.)12 oz long pasta
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet with a drizzle of oil on medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent.1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion , or shallots
- Add halved tomatoes, lobster meat, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (If you are using raw lobster meat, cook until the lobster is pink and opaque.)1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 Tbsp lemon zest, 2 tsp lemon juice, 8 oz fresh lobster meat, pre-cooked or raw, 3 fresh garlic cloves , minced
- Then add butter to the center of the skillet and allow it to melt. Once melted, add flour and mix until combined.4 Tbsp unsalted butter, 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pour in the milk, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and old bay seasoning and whisk until combined.1 1/2 cup whole milk, 2/3 cup parmesan cheese , shredded, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp paprika, 1 tsp old bay seasoning, or Cajun seasoning
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and allow it to thicken. As soon as it thickens, add the cooked pasta and freshly chopped greens to the dish and toss until well combined. (If you like your pasta on the saucier side, add a little bit more milk to make it creamier.)
- Garnish with additional greens and grated parmesan.fresh chopped greens, optional
- Serve warm with desired sides.