Description
This Brown Butter Lobster Roll Pasta is an indulgent and flavorful seafood pasta dish that combines tender lobster meat with a rich, nutty brown butter cream sauce. Enhanced with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese, this recipe delivers a gourmet experience perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests. The sauce coats linguine or spaghetti perfectly, offering a luxurious twist on classic lobster rolls in pasta form.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or seafood stock
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Seafood
- 8 ounces cooked lobster meat (claw and tail, chopped)
Garnish and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine or spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Brown the Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and cook it until it foams and turns golden brown, about 3–4 minutes, releasing a nutty aroma.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the browned butter. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the dry white wine or seafood stock to deglaze the pan. Let the liquid reduce for 1 to 2 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Add Lemon and Cream: Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream into the skillet. Simmer the mixture gently for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Warm the Lobster: Add the chopped lobster meat to the sauce and heat through for 1–2 minutes until just warmed, ensuring it remains tender.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat the noodles with the sauce. Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce to desired consistency.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped chives or parsley for a fresh finishing touch.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality frozen lobster meat for the best flavor.
- You can substitute shrimp or scallops if lobster is unavailable or for variety.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Be careful not to overcook the lobster to maintain its tenderness.
- Reserve pasta water helps to adjust sauce consistency perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
