Creamy Garlic Lobster Pasta
A rich and buttery dish featuring succulent lobster, sautéed garlic, and a velvety pasta sauce. This Italian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs spaghetti, lobster tails, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 large (about 6 oz each) lobster tails
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 (minced) garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, bring a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add 4 tbsp butter and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant — do not let it brown.
- Step 3: Add lobster tails and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until shells turn bright orange and meat is opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Step 5: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, add 2 tbsp reserved pasta water, and mix until coated. Serve immediately with lobster on top.
