Description
Lobster Bucatini Pasta is a luxurious dish featuring thick bucatini pasta soaked in a bright lemon-and-wine butter sauce, topped with tender chunks of sweet lobster.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bucatini pasta
- 2 lobster tails, cooked and chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil), for garnish
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bucatini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer; let reduce for a few minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked bucatini and lobster meat to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Serve topped with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Notes
For best results, prepare the lobster in advance and ensure the pasta is cooked al dente. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lobster, pasta, bucatini, seafood dishes, Italian cuisine, weeknight dinner