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Best Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta Recipe

Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta is a luxurious yet easy dinner made with tender lobster tails, al dente pasta, and a creamy garlic butter sauce. This elegant seafood pasta comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for date nights, special occasions, or indulgent weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 720
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lobster tails 8–10 oz each
  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • Fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Cut lobster shells lengthwise and season meat with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear lobster flesh-side down for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Flip lobster and cook another 3–4 minutes until opaque, then remove.
  5. Reduce heat and melt butter in the same skillet.
  6. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Pour in white wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
  9. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  10. Toss cooked pasta into sauce, adding pasta water as needed.
  11. Plate pasta and top with lobster tails.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, avoid overcooking the lobster and always use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth sauce.