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Creamy Lobster Bucatini

A decadent, restaurant-quality pasta dish featuring thick bucatini noodles coated in a rich garlic butter cream sauce, topped with tender chunks of fresh lobster meat and parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American, Seafood
Calories: 850

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz dried bucatini pasta
  • 3 large raw lobster tails meat removed and chopped (about 4-5 oz each)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine like Pinot Grigio
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly cracked, to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Tongs
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook bucatini until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water, then drain pasta.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil. Add chopped lobster meat, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque. Remove lobster and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Add the cooked bucatini and grated Parmesan to the skillet. Toss vigorously, adding splashes of reserved pasta water as needed until a glossy sauce coats the noodles.
  7. Remove from heat. Gently fold in the cooked lobster meat, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

Notes

Do not overcook the lobster in step 2; it will finish warming through when folded back into the hot pasta at the end.