Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- 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.
- Remove from heat. Gently fold in the cooked lobster meat, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- 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.