Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with this spicy lobster recipe, where succulent lobster meat takes center stage, enveloped in a vibrant and flavorful sauce. Fettuccine pasta cooked to al dente perfection serves as a canvas for the rich and aromatic lobster sauce, while crispy anchovy breadcrumbs add a delightful textural contrast and a burst of umami flavor. This dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. Additionally, explore variations of this recipe that cater to different preferences and dietary needs, including a vegetarian option that swaps lobster for tender roasted vegetables and a creamy white wine sauce.
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SPICY LOBSTER PASTA
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chile flakes, garlic, Fresno chile and onions and cook until the onions are tender and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the white wine and bring to a low simmer. Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until reduced slightly, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and keep warm.
- Add the lobster tails to the sauce, cover and cook for about 5 minutes (they will not be cooked through at this point). Remove the lobster to a cutting board and carefully use a knife to split open the tails on the backside. Remove the meat and coarsely chop.
- Add the lobster meat back to the sauce along with a few tablespoons of the pasta water and the spaghetti. Toss to coat, adding more pasta water if the sauce is too dry. Toss in the parsley and mint. Drizzle with a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, if desired. Serve immediately.
FETTUCCINI WITH VANILLA BEAN LOBSTER SAUCE
Steps:
- Place lobster tails in a saucepan of well-salted water, cover and bring to a boil. As soon as the pan comes to a boil, turn off the heat and allow lobster tails to sit in hot water for 5 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta. Drain lobster tails and let cool, just until they are cool enough to handle. Remove lobster meat from tails by gently cracking apart the underside of the shell, or carefully cut through shell with a pair of sharp kitchen scissors. Cut lobster tails on an angle into 1/2" slices and set aside.
- With the tip of a pairing knife slice open vanilla bean and scrape out seeds. Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. While pasta is cooking heat a large skillet on medium high. Add butter to skillet and when it foams add vanilla bean seeds and pod and shallots and reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring for 1 munute. Add lobster pieces and continue cooking and stirring until lobster is cooked through and coated with butter mixture. Reduce heat to low and drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
- Add hot pasta to skillet along with 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water, increase heat to medium and continue tossing mixture until sauce thickens slightly, adding a bit more cooking water if needed to nicely glaze pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper and arrange pasta on serving plates. Sprinkle with parsley and finishing salt.
SPICY LOBSTER PASTA
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
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
SPICY LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH LOBSTER AND TOASTED BREADCRUMBS
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the mixture begins to shimmer. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until soft and lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Add the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and toasted, about 5 minutes; stir in the lemon zest. Transfer to a plate in an even layer. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just slightly under al dente, about 7 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chile flakes and cook, stirring, 1 minute longer. Add the anchovy and stir constantly until it melts into the oil, about 1 minute longer.
- Increase the heat to high, add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Add the butter, piece by piece, whisking in each addition until smooth.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and toss with tongs to coat. Add the lobster and some of the reserved pasta water, as needed, to thin the sauce. Add the basil, the 1/4 cup parsley, and the zest from 1 lemon and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the pasta to a large shallow serving bowl and sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top. Garnish with more lemon zest and chopped parsley, if desired, and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh lobster. The fresher the lobster, the better the dish will taste. Look for lobsters that are lively and have a firm shell.
- Cook the lobster properly. Overcooked lobster is tough and chewy, so it's important to cook it just until it's opaque and tender. You can boil, steam, or grill the lobster, but be sure not to overcook it.
- Make sure the fettuccine is al dente. Al dente pasta is slightly firm to the bite and has a chewy texture. This will help the pasta hold up to the spicy sauce.
- Use high-quality anchovies. The anchovies in this dish add a salty, briny flavor that complements the lobster and fettuccine. Be sure to use high-quality anchovies that are packed in olive oil.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spiciness of the sauce. If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chili peppers in the sauce. You can also add more cream or butter to the sauce to make it milder.
Conclusion:
This spicy lobster with fettuccine and anchovy breadcrumbs is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lobster is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. The anchovy breadcrumbs add a salty, briny flavor that complements the lobster and fettuccine. This dish is sure to be a hit with your guests.
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