Creamy Garlic Butter Lobster

This creamy garlic butter lobster pasta brings a touch of luxury to your dinner table with its rich, velvety sauce and tender langostino tails. It’s a perfect recipe for those evenings when you want something impressive yet surprisingly easy to pull together. The balance of garlic, butter, and lobster bisque creates a decadent sauce that clings to spaghetti for a comforting, elegant meal.

Ingredients

• Butter: Two tablespoons to create that silky base flavor that everything cooks in
• Onion: One small diced to build a sweet, savory foundation
• Garlic: Four cloves minced for that aromatic punch that’s key to the sauce
• Cherry tomatoes: One cup halved for bursts of freshness and a slight acidity to balance richness
• Langostino tails: Twelve ounces frozen thawed and patted dry for tender seafood flavor avoid overly watery tails so the sauce stays creamy
• Lobster bisque: Sixteen ounces to infuse deep lobster flavor and add creamy texture
• Fresh parsley: Quarter cup chopped for a fresh herbal finish and color
• Spaghetti: One pound cooked according to package instructions to soak up the sauce nicely
• Parmesan cheese: Optional half cup to finish with a salty, nutty note

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat melt the butter. Add the diced onion cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about five minutes stirring occasionally until onions turn translucent and the tomatoes soften slightly creating a fragrant and flavorful base.

Add the Langostino Tails:

Stir in the thawed langostino tails and season lightly once more with salt and pepper. Mix well so the seafood heats through gently without drying out maintaining their tender texture.

Incorporate the Lobster Bisque:

Pour the lobster bisque into the skillet and stir everything together until the sauce combines smoothly with the other ingredients forming a creamy shell for the pasta.

Season and Herb Finish:

Add a pinch of garlic powder to boost the garlic flavor then adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley giving the sauce a fresh brightness and a lovely burst of green.

Combine Pasta and Sauce:

Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the sauce. Use tongs or two forks to ensure every strand gets fully coated with the luscious sauce for maximum flavor in each bite.

Serve:

Ladle the pasta onto plates or a serving bowl and if desired top with grated Parmesan cheese to add extra depth and creaminess. Serve while warm for best texture.

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Storage Tips

To keep this pasta fresh store the sauce separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently on low heat adding a splash of water or cream to loosen it up. Cook fresh pasta when ready to eat for the best texture but leftovers with pasta included can be kept for one day only.

Ingredient Substitutions

If you cannot find langostino tails substitute with cooked shrimp or split lobster claw meat for a similar seafood experience. For lobster bisque use a good quality cream of mushroom soup mixed with a splash of seafood stock as a last resort though the flavor will be less authentic. Butter can be swapped with olive oil if preferred but it won’t be quite as rich.

Serving Suggestions

Pair this lobster pasta with a crisp green salad dressed lightly with lemon vinaigrette. Crusty garlic bread also makes a perfect companion to mop up extra sauce. For a wine match try a chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a lightly oaked Chardonnay which complements the creamy richness beautifully.

Recipe FAQs

→ What type of seafood is best for this dish?

Langostino tails work beautifully here, offering a tender texture that complements the creamy garlic butter and lobster bisque base.

→ Can I substitute lobster bisque with another ingredient?

Yes, a rich seafood stock or concentrated shellfish broth can provide similar depth if lobster bisque is unavailable.

→ What pasta pairs well with this sauce?

Long strands like spaghetti or linguine are ideal as they capture the creamy sauce evenly for each bite.

→ How do I prevent the sauce from becoming watery?

Simmer the bisque gently with the sautéed ingredients, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken before combining with pasta.

→ Is Parmesan cheese necessary?

Parmesan is optional but adds a nutty richness that complements the garlic butter and seafood flavors beautifully.

→ How should I season this dish?

Salt, pepper, and garlic powder enhance the natural flavors, while fresh parsley adds a refreshing herbal touch.