Creamy Spicy Lobster Pasta
Ingredients:
10 oz organic linguine pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup reserved pasta water
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp organic tomato paste
1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste (adjust to taste)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 1/2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Parmesan, freshly grated (optional garnish)
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp celery seed powder
12 oz cooked lobster meat (tail, claw, and knuckle) or cooked large shrimp
Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook pasta in salted boiling water, 1 minute shy of al dente.
2️⃣ Heat 3 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sauté shallot until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3️⃣ Add Calabrian chili paste and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly over medium heat.
4️⃣ Lower heat, add cream, and stir until combined.
5️⃣ Add salt, black pepper, celery seed powder, and oregano. Stir.
6️⃣ Add lobster meat, parsley, chives, and 1/2 cup pasta water. Simmer for 1 minute until lobster is heated through. Adjust seasoning.
7️⃣ Add al dente pasta and remaining pasta water. Stir and cook for 30 seconds. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter and mix.
8️⃣ Thin the sauce with additional pasta water if needed. Top with chives, Parmesan, and serve warm.
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
