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Lobster Bucatini Pasta Recipe

Lobster Bucatini Pasta Recipe
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This Lobster Bucatini Pasta Recipe offers a luxurious yet homey dining experience, combining tender lobster meat with perfectly al dente bucatini pasta in a rich, creamy sauce. Easy to prepare and elegant in flavor, it’s ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a special meal at home.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • Fresh lobster meat (lobster tails or claws), about 1 lb
  • 8 oz bucatini pasta
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Fresh Herbs

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lobster: Cook lobster tails or claws in boiling salted water for 5-7 minutes until opaque and just cooked through. Carefully remove the meat from the shells and chop into bite-sized pieces if needed.
  2. Cook the Bucatini Pasta: Boil bucatini pasta in plenty of salted water until just al dente (9-11 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  3. Make the Sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Pour in white wine and allow it to reduce by half.
  4. Combine Cream and Season: Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Toss Pasta and Lobster: Add drained bucatini to the sauce, incorporating reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce coats the pasta perfectly. Gently fold in lobster meat and heat through without overcooking.
  6. Finish with Fresh Herbs: Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and basil. Toss once more to blend flavors.

Notes

  • Choose fresh or high-quality frozen lobster for best flavor and texture.
  • Avoid overcooking lobster to maintain tender, juicy meat.
  • Reserve pasta water to help loosen the sauce and enhance coating.
  • Simmer cream sauce gently to prevent curdling and preserve silky texture.
  • Season gradually and taste as you go to balance flavors.
  • Optional: garnish with lemon zest or drizzle of olive oil for brightness.

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