Indulge in this Lobster Linguine in Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce, a luxurious seafood pasta featuring tender lobster meat, perfectly cooked linguine, and a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. This elegant yet easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for date nights, holidays, or any special dinner at home.
π Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 9 oz linguine or fettuccine
- Salted water, for boiling
- 1 tbsp butter, for tossing the pasta
For the Lobster:
- 2 lobster tails, split in half
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian herbs (basil, oregano, and thyme)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
π©βπ³ Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine until al dente, about 8β10 minutes. Drain and immediately toss with 1 tablespoon of butter to keep the pasta silky and prevent sticking.
2. Cook the Lobster
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sautΓ© for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Place the lobster tails flesh-side down and cook for 3β4 minutes per side, or until the meat is opaque and tender. Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Remove the lobster meat from the shells and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
3. Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Using the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the seafood stock and simmer for 1β2 minutes, scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the pan.
4. Make the Cream Sauce
Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper. Simmer gently for 3β5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce becomes smooth, creamy, and slightly thickened.
5. Combine and Serve
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until every strand is coated in the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Gently fold in the lobster pieces and cook over low heat for 1β2 minutes until warmed through. Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon juice, if desired. Serve immediately.
β±οΈ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
π₯ Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: Approximately 720 kcal
- Protein: 32g
