SPICY LOBSTER PASTA

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This dish is a little fiddly, but it is well worth the effort, and much of the prep can be done ahead. The sauce is rich with the essence of lobster, balanced with a good kick of hot pepper. It needs a good chewy pasta like bucatini or thick spaghetti.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lobsters, 1 1/2 pounds each
2 tablespoons butter
1 small carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 bay leaf
A few thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (pepperoncino)
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups tomato purée
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pound bucatini pasta, or other firm-textured dry pasta
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Steam or boil lobsters for 6 minutes. Cool to room temperature under running water. Separate claws and tails from lobster heads. Remove tail meat from shell. Pull away black vein and discard, then cut meat into 1/2-inch slices and set aside. Crack claws with mallet, without removing meat, and set aside.
  • With a large knife, split lobster heads in half lengthwise. Remove and discard stomach sacks located just behind eyes (remove green tomalley also if you wish) and roughly chop tail shell. Heat butter in a wide saucepan or skillet over medium high heat. Add heads and shells, with any collected juices, and sauté for about 1 minute. Add carrot, celery, bay leaf and thyme and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add 3 cups water and simmer rapidly for about 10 minutes to reduce by half. Strain, discarding shells, herbs and vegetables. You should yield 1 1/2 cups rich lobster broth.
  • Wipe pan with paper towel and return to stovetop over medium-high heat. Warm the olive oil, then add diced onion, garlic and hot pepper flakes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onions are completely soft, about 10 to 15 minutes. Take care not to let onion mixture brown.
  • Add wine and simmer rapidly for 2 minutes, then add tomato purée and lobster broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add cream and simmer until sauce has thickened somewhat, about 5 minutes more. Turn off heat and adjust seasoning (it should be spicy). You can prepare up to this point several hours in advance.
  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reheat sauce, add cracked lobster claws and simmer for 2 minutes. Add sliced lobster meat and cook for a minute or less, until just heated through. Mix parsley and lemon zest together. Drain pasta and add to sauce, tossing to coat noodles and distribute lobster meat, then transfer to a warm bowl or platter. Arrange one claw on top of each serving and sprinkle with parsley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 984, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 75 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1705 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mazhar Abbas subuhpoto
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This pasta was delicious! I loved the creamy sauce and the lobster was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


PIKACHU YT
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I'm a huge fan of lobster and this pasta was amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Bakarg Bakarg
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This was one of the best lobster pasta dishes I've ever had! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Uzzal Das
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This pasta was everything I hoped it would be and more! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


mahamudul islam
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I'm not a huge fan of lobster, but this pasta was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Md Ajijul
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves seafood.


Afaq Arain
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OMG! This pasta was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful. The lobster was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Jake Gros
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I loved this recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves seafood.


Lucas Newsome
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This was an amazing dish! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Adesh Kurmi
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This pasta was delicious! The lobster was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Zain uddin
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I love spicy food and this pasta did not disappoint! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lobster was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Sumayya Akter
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharif Sarder
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This was the best lobster pasta I've ever had! The sauce was so flavorful and the lobster was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Irfan Mushtaq
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this pasta was the perfect balance of heat and flavor. The lobster was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!


Victoria Garza
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This spicy lobster pasta is a seafood lover's dream! The lobster is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was the perfect meal.