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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Seafood Recipes » Lobster Pasta

    Published: January 30, 2023 / Updated: April 5, 2023 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Lobster Pasta

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    bowl of lobster pasta with side of parsley with title text overlay
    bowl of lobster pasta with side of parsley with title text overlay
    bowl of lobster pasta with side of parsley with title text overlay

    Lobster Pasta is a decadent sophisticated dish that's easy to make at home! Perfect for romantic dinners at home and easy enough for busy weeknights.

    bowl of lobster pasta with side of parsley.

    It's hard not to play favorites with the recipes on this blog, and it's no secret that I love seafood pasta. But if you asked me what my current favorite way to enjoy seafood and pasta together, it would hands down be this easy Lobster Pasta recipe!

    Succulent lobster is cooked in a garlicky butter sauce and served over thick noodles. I've been making and testing this recipe for years, and am so excited to share this final version with you. It's honestly the best lobster pasta recipe that I've made. I love it SO much and hope you do, too!

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 🍷 🥂 Wine pairings
    • 🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
    • More seafood pasta recipes
    • Lobster Pasta

    🌟 Why this recipe works

    lobster with pappardelle pasta.

    This creamy lobster pasta is a rich and luxurious, restaurant quality meal. Yet it's so easy to make at home!

    • It's made with just a few simple ingredients that you can find in any grocery store.
    • Cooking lobster at home saves a LOT of money. This delicious seafood pasta dish would cost anywhere between $24 and $48 for a single serving at a fancy restaurant. It costs approximately $6-10 per serving (depending on the price of groceries where you live) when you make it at home!
    • This creamy pasta dish can easily be made dairy free. In fact, some of the photos here are of when I made a dairy free lobster pasta version!

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    bowls of individual ingredients to make lobster pasta.

    Lobster - The recipe calls for lobster meat from two medium to small lobster tails, de-shelled and chopped. No need for a whole lobster as the lobster tail meat is plenty and full of tons of flavor. You can also buy chunks of lobster meat that have already been de-shelled and chopped at some grocery store seafood departments. Tip: Be sure to save the lobster shells -- you can make a delicious lobster stock with it!

    Pasta - This recipe is great with wide, long types of pasta like pappardelle, fettuccine, or linguine.

    Butter and cream - The creaminess of this lobster sauce comes from two sticks of butter and heavy cream. When making this for myself, I often use vegan butter sticks and dairy-free heavy cream, and it's still absolutely creamy and rich -- without the dairy!

    Herbs and seasonings - Feel free to use more or fewer minced garlic cloves than the recipe calls for. The paprika adds a subtle depth of flavor and the fresh lemon juice adds some nice acidity, which brightens up the dish.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Full instructions and measurements are in the recipe card below. But here's a quick visual step-by-step guide to making this delicious lobster dinner.

    pappardelle pasta being added to a pot of boiling water.
    wooden spoon and melting butter in a nonstick skillet.
    adding lobster meat to butter melting in a skillet.
    1. In a large stockpot, boil 4 to 5 quarts of water and cook the pasta until it's al dente, according to package directions.
    2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the lobster meat and cook until the meat has changed color, about 4-5 minutes.
    adding garlic to lobster meat and butter in a skillet.
    pouring cream into lobster pasta sauce in a skillet.

    3. Lower the head, add the minced garlic, and sauté with the lobster meat for about 1 minute, just to soften the garlic.

    4. Pour in the heavy cream; stir.

    adding paprika and dairy free parmesan cheese to lobster sauce in a pan.
    lobster and dairy free cream sauce bubbling in a skillet.

    5. Then add the paprika and grated parmesan and stir until the parmesan has melted into the sauce.

    blue tongs adding pappardelle pasta to lobster sauce in a pan.
    glass measuring cup with starchy pasta water over a pan of pappardelle pasta.

    6. Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan or skillet, along with ¼ cup of the starchy pasta water. Stir all together and cook for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add more pasta water as needed to get the sauce to your desired consistency. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, stir, and taste; add more lemon juice if needed.

    Garnish with parsley and a drizzly of a little olive oil if you like, just before serving.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    side angle vide of bowl of lobster pasta with side of parsley.
    How do you know when lobster is fully cooked?

    Lobster meat turns white when it is fully cooked; if it is still translucent or opaque, it's not ready yet. Use an instant-read thermometer for the true test of doneness: lobster is done when the thermometer reads between 135° to 140°F.

    What else goes well with lobster meat?

    If you have extra lobster meat, use it in mac and cheese or chowder, make east coast style lobster rolls, or enjoy it in a seafood salad.

    What's the best way to store leftovers?

    Store leftover lobster pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to one month.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    bowl of lobster pasta with side of parsley with glass of white wine and side of garlic bread.

    You'll find that this easy seafood pasta recipe can be served with a variety of side dishes. Enjoy it with a slice of crusty bread, like our Air Fryer Garlic Bread or Homemade French Bread.

    Balance out the rich garlic lobster sauce with a nutritious, bright, fresh vegetable side dish. Make our Instant Pot Broccoli or Air Fryer Broccoli.

    🍷 🥂 Wine pairings

    bowl of lobster pasta with side of parsley with glass of white wine.

    This elegant lobster pasta recipe pairs beautifully with white wine. Balance out the buttery, creamy parmesan sauce with a dry Riesling, a Sauvignon Blanc, or a Pinot Grigio.

    🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment

    lobster with pappardelle pasta in a nonsick skillet.

    Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:

    Large pan - You'll need a large skillet or saucepan to make this recipe.

    Kitchen shears - You'll need a sharp pair of kitchen shears to cut the lobster shells and remove the lobster meat. Then you'll need a sharp knife and cutting board to chop the lobster meat.

    More seafood pasta recipes

    We have several seafood recipes and lots of pasta recipes on the site! And if you want more seafood and pasta dishes, try one of these delicious recipes:

    • closeup of Cajun Shrimp Pasta
      Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
    • Pan Seared scallops pasta
      Lemon Garlic Scallop Pasta (Dairy Free)
    • bowl of Shrimp Scampi Linguini
      Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi Pasta
    • closeup corn and crab pasta main photo
      Crab Fettuccine with White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    bowl of lobster pasta with side of parsley.

    Lobster Pasta

    5 from 8 votes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Total Time: 25 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This restaurant quality dish is easy to make at home, and a great special occasion dinner that you can make in 30 minutes.
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 588kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Large Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces dry pappardelle pasta
    • 4 lobster tails, with the meat removed and shells discarded **
    • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan
    • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions

    • In a large stockpot, boil 4 to 5 quarts of water and cook the pasta according to package directions.
    • Meanwhile, in a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the lobster meat and cook until the meat has changed color, about 4-5 minutes.
    • Add the garlic and paprika, and sauté with the lobster meat for about 1 minute, just to soften the garlic.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and grated parmesan and stir until the parmesan has melted into the sauce.
    • Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan or skillet, along with ¼ cup of the starchy pasta water. Stir all together. Season with salt and pepper. Add more pasta water as needed to get the sauce to your desired consistency. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, stir, and taste; add more lemon juice if needed.
    • Garnish with parsley just before serving.

    Notes

    ** Save the lobster shells to make a flavorful seafood broth later!
    Pasta: Typically 8 ounces of pappardelle pasta is enough to feed 4 people, as 2 ounces per person is the recommended serving by pasta companies. However, feel free to add more pasta if you want! I've made this recipe with 8-12 ounces, keeping the measurements for the other ingredients the same, and it's just as delicious. If you make 16 ounces of pasta, however, you might want to increase the ingredients for the sauce. 
    Dairy-free options: use your favorite dairy-free cream and dairy-free grated parmesan cheese alternative. 
    Storage: allow the pasta to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2101IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Mahy says

        January 30, 2023 at 1:36 pm

        5 stars
        OK, I've got to admit, this is one pasta that I have never tried before. This makes me so excited to try this recipe!

        Reply
      2. Beth says

        January 30, 2023 at 12:56 pm

        5 stars
        Now that's how you do lobster! I love pasta and lobster in equal measure, so this is perfect for me!

        Reply
      3. Cara says

        January 30, 2023 at 12:41 pm

        5 stars
        So delicious - do not skimp on the butter or heavy cream, people. This dish is luxurious, rich, and packed with flavor!

        Reply
      4. Tayler says

        January 30, 2023 at 12:11 pm

        5 stars
        I made this pasta for dinner last night and my whole family loved it! Perfect for a special occasion!

        Reply
      5. Vicky says

        January 30, 2023 at 12:00 pm

        5 stars
        What a yummy dish! The combination of lobster, butter, and delicious pasta makes this a winner. It is special enough to serve for an anniversary or other special occasion.

        Reply
      6. imsen says

        January 30, 2023 at 11:48 am

        5 stars
        as a pasta lover, I must say that this is one of the most delicious pasta recipes I've seen! I must try it soon! thanks for the recipe!

        Reply

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