Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Creamy Spicy Lobster Pasta. Rich, creamy, and with a spicy kick, this dish is perfect for a special date night or a gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more to taste)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, reserve pasta water, drain.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, shallot, and red pepper flakes. Add tomato paste, paprika, wine, cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer, then add lobster, lemon juice, and pasta.
- Finish and Serve: Toss everything, adding pasta water as needed. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can use frozen lobster tails—just thaw, steam, and chop.
- For extra spice, increase the red pepper flakes or add a pinch of cayenne.
- Pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
