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Lobster Bucatini

An elegant seafood pasta made with tender lobster, bucatini pasta, and a rich garlic cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz bucatini pasta
  • 2 cups cooked lobster meat chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.5 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook bucatini in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, then cook garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add red pepper flakes and white wine or broth, simmer briefly.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add Parmesan, lemon juice, and zest, stirring until smooth.
  6. Add lobster and gently warm through.
  7. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
  8. Season, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook lobster; gently warm it in the sauce to keep it tender.