Description
This indulgent creamy tomato lobster linguine is bursting with flavor! Rich, fresh lobster meat is paired with a creamy, tomato-infused sauce, topped with crispy garlic breadcrumbs. It’s a perfect dish for a special occasion or to treat yourself to a comforting meal with a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups ciabatta bread, cubed (for breadcrumbs)
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced (for breadcrumbs)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter (for breadcrumbs)
- 3/4 pound linguine
- 1–2 pounds cooked lobster meat
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). On a baking sheet, toss the cubed bread and garlic with melted butter and a pinch of salt. Bake for 10 minutes until toasted. Once toasted, pulse the mixture into breadcrumbs using a food processor. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water before draining the pasta.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the cherry tomatoes. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the tomatoes burst open. Add the smashed garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook for an additional minute. Pour in the white wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until the sauce is heated through.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Add the parmesan cheese and fresh basil, tossing to combine. Stir in the cooked lobster meat and toss again until the lobster is heated through. If needed, thin the sauce with the reserved pasta cooking water.
- Divide the pasta among plates and top with fresh basil and the homemade garlic breadcrumbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you can’t find ciabatta bread, you can substitute with any crusty bread for the breadcrumbs.
- Adjust the level of chili flakes depending on your spice preference.
- If using frozen lobster meat, make sure it is fully thawed before adding it to the pasta.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some additional grated parmesan on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg