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A creamy and indulgent lobster alfredo pasta with baby spinach, rich butter and parmesan sauce, perfect for elegant dinners or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces Fettuccine Pasta (can substitute linguine or tagliatelle)
  • 2 Lobster Tails, fresh or thawed from frozen
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 cups Baby Spinach
  • 0.5 cup Reserved Pasta Water

Instructions

  1. Crack open lobster tails and carefully lift out the meat.
  2. Mix melted butter with minced garlic, coat the lobster pieces, and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  4. Cook fettuccine until al dente, about 8–10 minutes; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
  5. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Sear the marinated lobster for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and golden; remove and let rest.
  7. Reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic about 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes; remove and set aside with the lobster.
  9. Add more butter to the skillet and pour in heavy cream; simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  10. Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth and creamy.
  11. Chop lobster into bite-sized pieces and return it and sautéed spinach to the skillet; mix gently.
  12. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
  13. Season with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and paprika to taste.
  14. If sauce is too thick, stir in reserved pasta water little by little until silky; taste and adjust seasoning.

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients possible and do not overcook the lobster for tender, juicy meat., Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce creaminess without watering down flavor., Sauté garlic gently to avoid bitterness., Reheat leftovers slowly on the stove with a splash of cream to maintain sauce texture., This recipe serves well for casual dinners or special celebrations and allows ingredient swaps for dietary preferences.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600 kcal
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Protein: 25 g