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Lobster Bucatini Recipe

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Lobster Bucatini is a luxurious pasta dish featuring al dente bucatini tossed with tender cooked lobster meat in a rich and silky garlic, butter, and white wine sauce, finished with fresh parsley and shaved Parmesan cheese for an elegant and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 300g bucatini pasta

Seafood

  • 250g cooked lobster meat, chopped into large pieces

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shaved

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Prepare Sauce Base: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter with olive oil over medium heat to create the flavorful base for the sauce.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Add finely minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the dry white wine and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid slightly reduces and intensifies the sauce flavors.
  5. Warm Lobster: Add the cooked lobster meat to the skillet, gently tossing it to warm through without overcooking.
  6. Toss Pasta and Finish Sauce: Add the drained bucatini to the skillet. Toss the pasta with the lobster and sauce, gradually adding the reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a silky, cohesive sauce that coats the pasta evenly.
  7. Season: Adjust seasoning by adding salt and pepper to taste, balancing the flavors of the dish.
  8. Add Fresh Herbs: Remove the skillet from heat and toss in the chopped fresh parsley, infusing the dish with a fresh herbal note.
  9. Plate the Dish: Portion the pasta onto plates and garnish generously with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese for a savory finishing touch.
  10. Serve: Serve the Lobster Bucatini immediately while hot to enjoy the full richness and texture of the dish.

Notes

  • Reserve some pasta water to help emulsify and bind the sauce to the pasta.
  • Use cooked lobster meat to prevent overcooking; fresh or leftover lobster works well.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes based on your heat preference or omit for a milder dish.
  • Use a dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc for best flavor.
  • Parmesan cheese adds a salty, umami finish but can be omitted for a lighter option.

Keywords: Lobster Bucatini, Pasta with Lobster, Italian Seafood Pasta, Bucatini recipe, Lobster pasta sauce, Garlic butter pasta, White wine pasta sauce

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