⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 2 servings

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 8 oz Spaghetti
• 1/2 lb Lobster meat
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 cup Chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup White wine
• 1/4 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Chopped parsley
• To taste Salt and pepper
• Pinch Red pepper flakes

📖 Instructions

1. First, let's tackle the lobster. If you're using a live lobster, get your butcher to do it for you. If you're buying pre-cooked lobster meat, skip ahead to Step 3. But if you're doing it yourself, boil or steam your lobster until it's bright red and cooked through, then let it cool. Once cooled, remove the lobster meat from the shell and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
2. Next up, let's cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Remember, it's better to slightly undercook it since it will continue to cook in the sauce. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Don't throw away the pasta water; it's like pasta gold!
3. Now, the fun part. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Be careful not to burn it, or your sauce will taste bitter. Then, add the chopped tomatoes, white wine, and lobster meat. Season with salt, pepper, and a generous pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick, if you like! Let the sauce simmer for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. Incorporate the cooked spaghetti into the skillet, tossing gently to coat each strand with the delicious lobster sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a nice consistency. You may not need all of it!
5. Finally, stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley. The cream will add richness and body to the sauce and the parsley will provide freshness. Taste the pasta and add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes, if needed. Adjust the seasoning to your liking. It’s your pasta; make it awesome!
6. Serve immediately, and wow your loved one with this romantic, delicious meal! Garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired. A little extra drizzle of olive oil wouldn’t hurt either. Enjoy!

📝 Notes

• For an extra touch of luxury, add a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
• Make sure your lobster meat is completely dry before adding it to the sauce to prevent it from steaming rather than searing.
• If you don't have white wine, you can substitute with chicken broth or water. But the wine adds a nice depth of flavor!
• Don't overcook the garlic; otherwise, it will become bitter. Cook until it's fragrant and lightly golden.