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Lobster Pasta with Creamy Parmesan and Fresh Herbs Recipe

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This luxurious Lobster Pasta recipe combines tender lobster meat with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce infused with fresh herbs. Perfect for a special dinner or when you want to impress with minimal effort, this dish comes together quickly with simple ingredients and delivers bold, sophisticated flavors.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1/2 lb pasta like spaghetti, linguini, or bucatini

Seafood

  • 12–14 oz lobster meat (claw meat, tail meat, or a mix of both)

Dairy & Fats

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Herbs & Seasonings

  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp fresh minced tarragon (plus an additional 1/2 tsp for the sauce)
  • 1–2 tsp fresh minced parsley (plus 1 tsp for the sauce)
  • 1 tbsp minced chives (plus 1 tbsp for the sauce)
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Other

  • 1/3 cup pasta cooking water, reserved

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Measure and ready all ingredients before cooking. This ensures smooth workflow as the recipe cooks quickly. Reading through all steps ahead helps avoid surprises.
  2. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to boil and add ample salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Before draining, reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water to use later in the sauce. Drain pasta and set aside.
  3. Heat Pan and Butter: Preheat a large pan over medium heat until hot, then add butter to melt.
  4. Cook Lobster: Add lobster meat to the pan along with a pinch of salt and black pepper, 1/2 tsp tarragon, 1 tsp parsley, and 1 tbsp chives. Toss to coat the lobster in butter and herbs, and cook for 1-2 minutes just until hot. Remove lobster meat from pan and set aside.
  5. Sauté Garlic: In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
  6. Add Reserved Pasta Water: Pour in the reserved pasta cooking water and bring to a gentle simmer. Lower heat to medium-low.
  7. Make Sauce: Stir in heavy whipping cream, grated Parmesan, remaining 1/2 tsp tarragon, 1 tsp parsley, 1 tbsp chives, 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste. Gently stir and let the sauce warm through and thicken slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Toss Pasta: Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and toss until well coated.
  9. Add Lobster and Serve: Gently fold the lobster meat back into the pasta mixture. Toss lightly to combine and serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Reserve pasta water before draining to help loosen the sauce and bind it to the pasta.
  • Use fresh herbs like tarragon, parsley, and chives for a bright, fresh flavor that complements lobster.
  • Cook lobster briefly to avoid toughness—just heat through for best texture.
  • Pasta choices like linguini, spaghetti, or bucatini work well to hold the creamy sauce.
  • If lobster meat is pre-cooked and refrigerated, warm gently without overcooking.
  • The recipe serves two but can easily be doubled for more servings.
  • Parmesan cheese gives a savory depth—use good quality freshly grated cheese.

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