Description
Lobster Spaghetti with Chili Breadcrumbs is a luxurious dish that combines the rich flavors of succulent lobster with a delightful kick of garlic and chili. This gourmet meal is surprisingly simple to prepare, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home. With crunchy chili breadcrumbs on top, every bite offers an exquisite textural contrast that elevates this dish to new culinary heights. Ready in just seven steps, this recipe is ideal for both novice cooks and experienced chefs looking to indulge in a taste of the coast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 lobster tails, cooked and meat removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- If not pre-cooked, steam or boil lobster tails until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes), cool, remove meat, and chop.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add red chili flakes and cook for another minute.
- Combine spaghetti and lobster in the skillet; toss with garlic mixture, seasoning with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and juice.
- In a separate pan, toast breadcrumbs in olive oil until golden brown; season as desired.
- Serve spaghetti topped with crispy breadcrumbs and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg