Gordon Ramsay Lobster Pasta Recipe
This Gordon Ramsay Lobster Pasta Recipe feels rich, creamy and very special. It looks fancy but feels simple. I love how lobster and pasta work together so well.
Ingredients
- Lobster tails – 2 large
- Pasta linguine or spaghetti – 400 grams
- Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic – 4 cloves minced
- Shallot – 1 small chopped
- Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup halved
- White wine – ½ cup
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Red chili flakes – ½ teaspoon
- Fresh parsley – 2 tablespoons chopped
Instructions
Boil the Pasta
- Boil salted water. Add pasta and cook until tender. Save some pasta water. Drain pasta gently.
Prepare the Lobster
- Cut lobster shells carefully. Remove meat slowly. Chop lobster into big pieces. Keep shells aside.
Cook the Lobster
- Heat oil and butter in pan. Add lobster pieces. Cook briefly until just opaque. Remove and keep warm.
Make the Base
- In same pan, add garlic and shallot. Cook on low heat until soft and fragrant.
Add Tomatoes and Wine
- Add cherry tomatoes. Cook until soft. Pour white wine. Let it reduce slightly.
Create the Sauce
- Add cream and lobster shells. Simmer gently to build deep lobster flavor.
Season the Sauce
- Remove shells. Add salt, pepper, chili flakes and lemon juice. Stir slowly.
Combine Pasta and Lobster
- Add pasta and lobster back to pan. Toss well. Add pasta water if sauce feels thick.
Finish and Serve
- Turn off heat. Sprinkle parsley. Serve hot and fresh for best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster for best flavor
- Do not overcook the lobster
- Salt pasta water well
- Use good quality cream
- Keep sauce on gentle heat