Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta

Name: Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 250 g pasta of your choice; salted water for boiling; 200 g lobster tails meat; 1 stick unsalted butter; 2 clove garlic, smashed; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 3 clove garlic, minced; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; zest of ½ lemon; 0.5 cup parmesan, freshly grated; 0.5 cup reserved pasta water; more fresh parmesan for topping

Treat yourself to a fancy dinner at home with this garlic butter lobster pasta. Poached lobster tails, fresh herbs, and lots of parmesan come together in a creamy, rich dish that feels restaurant-level but is surprisingly easy to make. The butter-poached lobster adds a luxurious touch, while the sauce is infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of lemon zest for a bright, flavorful finish. Perfect for a solo date night or any time you...

pasta of your choice

salted water for boiling

stick unsalted butter

parmesan, freshly grated

reserved pasta water

more fresh parmesan for topping

Step 1

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.

Step 1

Melt butter in a skillet over low heat with the smashed garlic cloves. Add lobster and cook gently for 5–6 minutes until the meat turns opaque.

Step 1

Sauté minced garlic in the same pan for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2

Stir in thyme, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.

Step 3

Add drained pasta, reserved pasta water, and parmesan. Toss lobster bites until creamy and glossy.

Step 1

Serve topped with a big handful of parmesan.

Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.

If you don’t have lobster tails, shrimp can be a good substitute.

Can I use a different type of pasta?

Yes, you can use any pasta shape you prefer, such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.

What can I substitute for lobster tails?

Shrimp or scallops can be used as a substitute for lobster tails.

How do I know when the lobster is cooked?

The lobster meat will turn opaque and firm when fully cooked.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

It’s best served fresh, but you can prepare the sauce and poach the lobster ahead of time. Reheat gently before serving.

What’s the best way to zest a lemon?

Use a microplane or fine grater to zest the lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith.

pasta of your choice

salted water for boiling

stick unsalted butter

parmesan, freshly grated

reserved pasta water

more fresh parmesan for topping

Step 1

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.

Step 1

Melt butter in a skillet over low heat with the smashed garlic cloves. Add lobster and cook gently for 5–6 minutes until the meat turns opaque.

Step 1

Sauté minced garlic in the same pan for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2

Stir in thyme, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.

Step 3

Add drained pasta, reserved pasta water, and parmesan. Toss lobster bites until creamy and glossy.

Step 1

Serve topped with a big handful of parmesan.

Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.

If you don’t have lobster tails, shrimp can be a good substitute.

Can I use a different type of pasta?

Yes, you can use any pasta shape you prefer, such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine.

What can I substitute for lobster tails?

Shrimp or scallops can be used as a substitute for lobster tails.

How do I know when the lobster is cooked?

The lobster meat will turn opaque and firm when fully cooked.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

It’s best served fresh, but you can prepare the sauce and poach the lobster ahead of time. Reheat gently before serving.

What’s the best way to zest a lemon?

Use a microplane or fine grater to zest the lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith.

Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta

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Ingredients

For the Pasta

For the Butter Poached Lobster

For the Sauce

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How to make Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta

Prepare the Pasta

Butter Poach the Lobster

Make the Sauce

Serve

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Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

For the Pasta

For the Butter Poached Lobster

For the Sauce

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

How to make Garlic Butter Lobster Pasta

Prepare the Pasta

Butter Poach the Lobster

Make the Sauce

Serve

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Tips & Tricks

FAQS