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Spicy Lobster Pasta

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. Linguine Pasta
  • 2 Lobster Tails appx. 5-10 oz. lobster tails
  • 3 tbsp. Brightland Everyday Cooking Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 Shallots finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes quartered
  • 1 tbsp. Calabrian Chili Peppers
  • 1 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • ¼ cup Whole Milk
  • ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan
  • Salt & Black Pepper
  • Fresh Basil or Chives for serving

Instructions

  • Remove the lobster meat from the tail shell. Slice into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, garlic, and chopped lobster to sauté for 5-6 minutes, until the lobster is cooked. Remove the lobster and garlic to a separate bowl.
  • Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water and the pasta to cook until al dente.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, chopped shallot, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until the cherry tomatoes are tender.
  • Add the Calabrian chili peppers, and tomato paste to cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, whole milk, and ¼ cup pasta water. Stir until a smooth sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked pasta directly into the sauce, as well as the grated parmesan. Toss until pasta is well coated in the sauce. Add more pasta water, as needed.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped basil or chives and a drizzle of olive oil to enjoy immediately.
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