Description
Indulge in a luxurious meal with this Lobster Pasta in Cream Sauce recipe. Succulent lobster meat, cherry tomatoes, and tarragon are tossed in a rich, creamy sauce, creating a dish that’s both elegant and comforting.
Ingredients
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For the Lobster Pasta:
- 8 oz Tagliolini or other long pasta
- 2 med Lobster tails (6-8 oz of meat)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
For the Cream Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 Shallot
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Dry white wine
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
- 2 sprigs Tarragon
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tbsps Butter (or more)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lobster: Break down the lobster tails. If using whole lobster, kill it humanely and remove the meat. If using store-bought lobster tails, carefully extract the meat.
- Prep Ingredients: Mince garlic, shallot, and tarragon. Zest lemon and slice cherry tomatoes.
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté shallots, garlic, and tomatoes. Add wine, lobster meat, tarragon, and cream. Simmer.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Season and adjust consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with lemon zest, chives, red pepper flakes, and optional Parmesan.
Notes
- Save lobster shells for stock.
- Pair with crusty bread and champagne.
- Consider using fresh pasta for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 24mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 46mg
