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Lobster pasta is plated in a white bowl and topped with lemon zest.

Lobster Pasta with Saffron Cream Sauce

Sea Salt Savorings
This easy and romantic lobster pasta with saffron cream sauce is ready in 30 minutes and is the perfect date night dinner!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1306 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 large pots
  • 1 large pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1.5 lb Maine lobster
  • 10 oz linguine
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 small shallot diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine like Pinot Grigio
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp saffron
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook the lobster. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a roaring boil. Place the lobster in the pot head first and cook for 12-15 minutes (8-10 lbs per lb). Remove the lobster from the water and crack the shell to remove the meat. Rough chop the lobster into bite sized pieces. Set it to the side.
  • Cook the pasta. While the lobster cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a roaring boil. Cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, then set it to the side.
  • Make the saffron cream sauce. Melt the butter over medium heat in a large pan. Add the chopped shallots and garlic cloves to the pan and sautè them for 2 minutes. Add the white wine and lemon juice and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream, lemon zest, saffron, and salt to the pan and bring it to a simmer.
  • Combine the ingredients. Add the pasta and lobster to the pan and toss so everything is evenly coated. Serve and mangia!

Nutrition

Calories: 1306kcalCarbohydrates: 116gProtein: 23gFat: 80gSaturated Fat: 49gCholesterol: 275mgSodium: 765mgPotassium: 534mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2974IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.