Description
Lobster Bucatini is a luxurious pasta dish that combines tender bucatini with succulent lobster chunks, all enveloped in a rich, garlicky sauce. With each bite, experience an explosion of flavors that meld sweetness and brininess, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions or casual weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bucatini pasta
- 1 cup fresh lobster meat (cooked)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bucatini: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the bucatini until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil until shimmering. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add white wine: Pour in white wine and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Incorporate lobster: Gently fold in the fresh lobster meat and cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Combine: Toss the cooked bucatini into the skillet along with crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well to coat.
- Serve: Plate immediately and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg