Description
Indulge in a luxurious twist on a classic seafood dish with this Brown Butter Lobster Roll Pasta. Succulent lobster meat and linguine are coated in a rich, nutty brown butter sauce, accented with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Linguine or Spaghetti:
12 ounces;
Unsalted Butter:
1/2 cup;
Garlic, minced:
2 cloves;
Cooked Lobster Meat, chopped:
1 pound;
Lemon, juice and zest:
of 1 lemon;
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 teaspoon;
Fresh Chives, chopped:
1/4 cup;
Fresh Parsley, chopped:
1/4 cup;
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: In salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Brown Butter Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until golden brown and nutty, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in lobster meat, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Toss to warm through for about 2 minutes.
- Assemble Dish: Add pasta to the skillet, tossing with the brown butter sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually to coat evenly.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, then stir in chives and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer dish, finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- To enhance the lobster roll flavor, add a touch of Old Bay seasoning to the butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
