Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Lobster Bucatini, a gourmet dish that elevates any dining experience. This elegant pasta recipe features tender lobster meat combined with al dente bucatini, enveloped in a rich garlic-butter sauce. Perfect for romantic dinners or festive gatherings, Lobster Bucatini is not only visually stunning but also quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g bucatini pasta
- 250g cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry apple vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese, shaved (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bucatini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add apple vinegar and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the chopped lobster meat and gently toss to warm through.
- Combine drained bucatini with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually for a silky texture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in fresh parsley before serving topped with shaved Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 652
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sautéed vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.