Buttered Lobster Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs Recipe

Buttered Lobster Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs Recipe

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This decadent pasta dish combines succulent lobster meat with a rich, buttery sauce and the natural sweetness of cherry tomatoes. Balanced with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon, it’s an elegant yet straightforward meal, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 400g fettuccine or linguine, cooked al dente
  • 2 lobster tails, chopped into pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Lobster and Tomatoes
    1 Prepare the Lobster and Tomatoes

    In a large pan over medium heat, melt half of the butter with olive oil. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened and slightly blistered, about 4–5 minutes. Set aside the tomatoes.

  2. Cook the Lobster
    2 Cook the Lobster

    Add the lobster pieces to the pan with the remaining butter. Season with salt, pepper, and chilli flakes. Cook the lobster for about 3–4 minutes, until just opaque and tender, then squeeze over the lemon juice.

  3. Combine with Pasta and Serve
    3 Combine with Pasta and Serve

    Toss the cooked pasta with the lobster and tomatoes, coating evenly. Stir in parsley and basil, then season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs.

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