Description
Creamy Spicy Lobster Pasta is a luxurious Italian-inspired seafood main course featuring tender lobster meat tossed in a rich and spicy cream sauce, perfectly coating linguine or fettuccine noodles. This dish balances the heat of red pepper flakes with the sweetness of lobster and the tang of lemon, making it an ideal special occasion dinner that’s both elegant and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small shallot (finely diced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Seafood
- 1–2 lobster tails (cooked, meat removed and chopped)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine or fettuccine according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Prepare the aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, finely diced shallot, and red pepper flakes. Sauté the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and the shallot has softened.
- Make the sauce: Pour the dry white wine or seafood stock into the skillet and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for another 2 to 3 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Add cheese and lobster: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt fully into the creamy sauce. Add the chopped lobster meat along with the lemon juice and cook just until the lobster is warmed through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss pasta with sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to combine and coat everything evenly with the sauce. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it to your desired consistency.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the creamy spicy lobster pasta hot, topped with chopped fresh parsley or basil, extra grated Parmesan, and additional red pepper flakes if desired for extra heat.
Notes
- To cook lobster tails, boil them for 5–7 minutes or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, then remove the meat.
- Shrimp or crab meat can be used as a substitute for lobster if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your desired spice level.
- Use seafood stock instead of white wine for a non-alcoholic option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Seafood
