Description
A luxurious yet easy seafood pasta featuring tender lobster gently poached in golden butter, tossed with silky pasta and brightened with lemon and parsley. Perfect for special occasions or a decadent weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped (fresh or frozen tails or claw meat)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or fettuccine; dried or fresh)
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8–10 minutes for dried, 3–4 minutes for fresh). Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- While pasta cooks, finely mince garlic and chop shallot.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic and shallot; sauté 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add lobster chunks and gently toss to coat. Cook 2–3 minutes, just until warmed through.
- Pour in white wine (if using), scraping up any bits from the pan. Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced. If skipping wine, add a splash of pasta water.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add drained pasta to skillet. Pour in reserved pasta water a little at a time, tossing gently until sauce coats pasta and looks glossy. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toss again. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for a smooth sauce. Don’t overcook lobster—just warm through. Reserve pasta water to help emulsify the sauce. For gluten-free, use GF pasta. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter. Add lemon zest or swap parsley for basil for extra flavor. Leftovers keep 2 days in the fridge; reheat gently with a splash of water or butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1.5 cups pasta with lobster and sauce)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
Keywords: lobster pasta, seafood dinner, buttered lobster, easy pasta, special occasion, luxury meal, quick seafood, date night, gluten-free option