Quick and Creamy Lobster Fettuccine Alfredo
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Quick and Creamy Lobster Fettuccine Alfredo. This delightful dish features tender fettuccine pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made from fresh lobster meat, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe brings the taste of coastal cuisine to your table in just a few simple steps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Coastal
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Fold in the lobster meat, allowing it to warm through for a couple of minutes.
- Combine with the cooked fettuccine, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 130mg