Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Lobster Bucatini, a delightful pasta dish that combines tender lobster meat with al dente bucatini in a rich garlic-butter sauce. This gourmet recipe is perfect for special occasions or a sumptuous weeknight dinner, offering a sophisticated touch to your meal.
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 white apple vinegar
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
Instructions
- Cook the bucatini in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the white apple vinegar and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Gently incorporate the cooked lobster meat into the skillet and toss to warm through.
- Add the drained bucatini using tongs and gradually mix in reserved pasta water to achieve a silky sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss in chopped parsley before serving immediately with shaved Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg