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Easy Lobster Pasta

Easy Lobster Pasta

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Most folks are intimidated by preparing lobster - at least I was for the longest time, but after trying this recipe I'm certain that all of your inhibitions will go away. This is why my recipe is called Easy Lobster Pasta - because it's "easy" - I promise! Read through the recipe and watch my video and you will be set. It’s much easier than you think as long as you have all the tools. 
Lobster is expensive, so this is a great way to make a little bit of lobster go a long way. You will want the pasta to finish cooking right around the time the lobster mixture finishes, so if you use a different type of pasta, plan ahead.
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Course Main Course
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Kitchen shears
  • 1 medium sized steamer basket and steaming pot
  • 1 Large non-stick sauté pan
  • Large Pot
  • tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 lb capellini or other strand pasta
  • 4 lobster tails steamed (about 5 min)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter preferably organic
  • 1 shallot (or 1/4 white or red onion) thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced or pressed
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large handful flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon optional

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the lobster, use a set of kitchen shears, and cut down through the middle of the hard shell back spine of the lobster all the way to where the fin meets the tail.
  • Next flip the tail over and press on the sides to loosen up the meat. If the meat is not releasing easily, cut through the bottom membrane to loosen up meat. Using little snips to release the membrane from the meat. Try not to cut through the meat. Next take the tail and kind of push it in half to loosen up the meat. Next take your fingers and working from the hard shell side of the lobster tail take your fingers and slide them between the hard shell membrane and the meat and try to release the meat gently and carefully down the sides.
  • Once the meat loose you can pull it out of the tail and pop it up over the shell and place in your steamer and steam for 5 minutes.
  • Next bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of the salt. Add the capellini and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, checking the texture after 1 minute. If it's still too firm, continue cooking,but check every 30 seconds until just al dente (the texture of the pasta can make or break this dish).
    1 tbsp plus 1 tsp fine sea salt, 1 lb capellini or other strand pasta
  • While the pasta water is coming to a boil, remove the lobster meat from its shell and chop into bite-size pieces. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until the shallots and garlic are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the lobster meat and cook for 1minute. Turn off the heat and stir in the olive oil.
    1 tbsp plus 1 tsp fine sea salt, 4 lobster tails, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 shallot (or 1/4 white or red onion), 3 garlic cloves, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Drain the pasta and using tongs, toss with the parsley with the warm lobster mixture. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and juice if desired.
    zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 large handful flat-leaf parsley
  • Serve immediately.

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Tips for Making Perfect Lobster Pasta

  • Prep Your Lobster Like a Pro
    Use kitchen shears to cut through the shell and release the meat carefully. Watch my video tutorial for a step-by-step guide—it makes the process so much easier!
  • Cook Pasta Al Dente
    Capellini cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it. Overcooked pasta can ruin the texture of the dish, so aim for just tender with a little bite.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients
    Fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest take this dish to the next level. They add brightness and balance to the rich, buttery lobster.
  • Don’t Skip the Butter
    The butter creates a silky sauce that pairs perfectly with the lobster. For a dairy-free version, you can substitute with vegan butter.

Tools You’ll Need

  1. Kitchen Shears: For cutting through the lobster shell.
  2. Steamer Basket: To steam the lobster tails perfectly.
  3. Large Sauté Pan: For creating the buttery garlic sauce.
  4. Tongs: Perfect for tossing the pasta with the lobster mixture.
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