Description
Brown Butter Lobster Roll Pasta is an indulgent, elegant dish that combines nutty brown butter, tender lobster meat, and creamy mayonnaise with linguine or fettuccine pasta. A sophisticated twist on the classic lobster roll flavors.
Ingredients
- Linguine or fettuccine pasta
- Cooked lobster meat, chopped
- Unsalted butter
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon juice
- Old Bay seasoning
- Garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
- Fresh chives, finely chopped
- Salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Lemon wedges and extra chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding burning.
- Toss in lobster meat, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes; mix to coat evenly.
- Add pasta to skillet and gradually stir in reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency. Toss gently.
- Stir in mayonnaise, chopped chives, salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Plate immediately and garnish with additional chives and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Substitute lobster with cooked shrimp or crab for a different seafood twist.
- Use fresh herbs like tarragon or parsley instead of chives.
- For a spicy twist, increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion/American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
