Description
Cajun Butter Lobster Pasta is a luxurious dish that brings together the rich flavors of succulent lobster, creamy butter, and zesty Cajun spices. Perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in, this pasta is beautifully simple yet impressive. Each twirl of fettuccine or linguine envelops the sauce, making every bite a decadent experience. With fresh garlic and a sprinkle of parsley, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 2 lobster tails (about 8 oz each), thawed if frozen
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by gathering them in one place.
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add lobster chunks with Cajun seasoning; cook for about 3 minutes until opaque.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta, remaining butter, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet; mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Top with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg