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Golden Butter Lobster Pasta with linguine, seared lobster chunks, and creamy lemon butter sauce

Golden Butter Lobster Pasta


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Golden Butter Lobster Pasta is a buttery, lemony seafood pasta dish with tender lobster meat and a golden garlic-butter sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
  • 2 lobster tails or 1/2 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or seafood stock
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta until al dente in salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
  2. If using raw lobster tails, split and sear them flesh-side down in 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil until opaque and golden. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and olive oil. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze with wine or stock, scraping the pan. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and cream. Stir in Parmesan until melted. Add lobster and mix gently.
  6. Toss pasta with the sauce. Add pasta water as needed to loosen. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve with chopped herbs and extra cheese.

Notes

  • Use shrimp or scallops as a substitute.
  • White wine can be replaced with seafood or chicken broth plus lemon juice.
  • Dairy-free version: use olive oil and omit cream and cheese.
  • Pre-cooked lobster meat works well too—just add at the end to warm through.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: lobster pasta, seafood dinner, lobster tail recipe, creamy seafood pasta