Description
Delicious lobster shrimp pasta with creamy sauce, perfect for a gluten-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) jumbo or extra large shrimp, uncooked, peeled, deveined
- 2 large (about 450g) lobster tails, or 1 lb (450g) of lobster meat, uncooked, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 lb (450g) penne pasta
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp (7.5g) chicken bouillon (Better Than Bouillon recommended)
- 1 tbsp (15g) garlic, diced or minced
- 1 tbsp (15g) lemon zest
- Juice from one lemon
- 1 tbsp (15g) fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp (2.5g) onion powder
- 1 tsp (2.5g) Old Bay seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 3/4 cup (75g) freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 4 tbsp (56g) butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Start by melting 4 tbsp (56g) of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp (15g) of diced or minced garlic and cook until fragrant but not burnt.
- Add Cream & Season: Pour in 2 cups (480ml) of heavy cream and stir gently until warmed through, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Seafood: Add 1 lb (450g) of shrimp and 2 large lobster tails (or 1 lb of lobster meat) to the pan. Cook until shrimp turn pink, approximately 2 minutes on each side.
- Toss with Pasta: Incorporate 1 lb (450g) of cooked penne pasta into the sauce, stirring to soak up flavors. If the mixture is too thick, drizzle in a bit of pasta water to loosen it up.
- Serve & Enjoy: Dish the pasta into bowls, topping with additional fresh parsley or grated cheese if desired.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Expert Tips: If shrimp seems rubbery, cook for no longer than 2 minutes on each side to maintain tenderness.
- Keep garlic on medium heat while sautéing to prevent burning.
- Lower the heat to prevent the cream sauce from boiling over.
- If your cream sauce turns out too thick, add a splash of pasta water to thin it down.
- For pasta that sticks together, toss it with olive oil immediately after draining.
- Reheating Instructions: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of water or cream as needed to avoid drying out.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with a chilled white wine like Chardonnay. Serve alongside a fresh garden salad. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges for presentation.
- Recipe Variations: For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or asparagus to the pasta. You can also swap out seafood for scallops or crab if desired.
- Ingredient Notes: Use fresh seafood for maximum flavor. If you cannot find penne pasta, linguine or fettuccine can work as substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg