Description
Succulent buttered lobster pasta with cherry tomatoes brings coastal elegance to your dinner table. Creamy, luxurious sauce and tender lobster meat combine with sweet tomatoes, offering seafood lovers a sophisticated Mediterranean-inspired culinary experience you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lobster tails (cooked and meat removed)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, bringing it to a rolling boil at high heat.
- Submerge pasta and cook until perfectly al dente, following package timing recommendations. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium temperature, blending butter and olive oil until they shimmer and integrate.
- Infuse the pan with minced garlic, sautéing until aromatic and translucent, approximately 60 seconds.
- Introduce lobster meat into the skillet, gently heating for 2-3 minutes until warmed completely. Transfer lobster to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, add vibrant cherry tomatoes and allow them to soften and slightly blister, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring white wine, allowing liquid to reduce by half and concentrate flavors.
- Stream heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously until sauce thickens and develops a luxurious consistency.
- Season the developing sauce with salt and freshly cracked pepper, adjusting to personal taste preference.
- Fold cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand becomes elegantly coated.
- Reintroduce reserved lobster meat, gently combining with pasta to prevent breaking delicate pieces.
- Finish by generously sprinkling grated Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley across the dish.
- Plate immediately, presenting a decadent pasta experience adorned with additional herbs and cheese if desired.
Notes
- Swap frozen lobster meat for fresh to elevate the dish’s richness and authentic seafood flavor.
- Control cooking time precisely to prevent rubbery lobster texture, which happens easily when overheated.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for lighter, dietary-friendly alternative versions.
- Choose high-quality, ripe cherry tomatoes for maximum burst of natural sweetness and vibrant color in the final presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg