Description

Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta is a luxurious yet surprisingly simple dish you can make at home in under 30 minutes. Tender lobster tails are paired with al dente pasta and tossed in a rich garlic butter cream sauce for a restaurant-quality meal perfect for date nights, celebrations, or indulgent weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lobster tails (8–10 oz each)
8 oz spaghetti or linguine
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (garnish)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta water before draining.
Cut lobster shells lengthwise and gently lift the meat. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lobster meat flesh-side down for 2–3 minutes, flip and cook until opaque. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet, then garlic. Cook until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
Deglaze pan with white wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Add heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until smooth.
Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
Return lobster to pan to warm through. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook the lobster—remove it as soon as the meat turns opaque. Always reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Use a dry white wine you would enjoy drinking for best flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 470
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 556mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 100mg

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