Description
Indulgent Tuscan lobster pasta weaves luxurious seafood through silky noodles, creating a Mediterranean masterpiece. Rich coastal flavors dance across your plate, inviting pure culinary bliss in every exquisite bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) fresh lobster meat, chopped
Pasta and Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Sear lobster meat in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and just cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds until aromatic.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juices.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine and chicken broth, allowing liquid to reduce by half over 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and whisk in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, creating a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Incorporate torn fresh basil leaves and simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Return lobster to the skillet, gently folding to warm and coat with the creamy sauce.
- Add cooked fettuccine directly into the skillet, tossing thoroughly to ensure even sauce distribution.
- Finish with a pat of butter, then season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese shavings before serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality fresh lobster for the most succulent and tender meat, ensuring a premium dining experience.
- Drain pasta just before al dente, as it will continue cooking when mixed with the hot sauce, preventing potential mushiness.
- Substitute lobster with shrimp or crab for a more budget-friendly alternative that maintains the dish’s elegant coastal flavor profile.
- Use dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance the sauce’s depth without overpowering the delicate seafood taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg