Name: Spicy Lobster Pasta
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound cherry and/or Sun Gold tomatoes, halved; 1 pound picked cooked lobster meat or cooked large shrimp; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Lemon wedges (for serving)

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There's something special about lobster you've prepared yourself, but if cooking one on a weeknight isn't your speed, buy cooked lobster or shrimp instead.

Recipe information

Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces spaghetti

Kosher salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 large shallot, finely chopped

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 pound cherry and/or Sun Gold tomatoes, halved

1 pound picked cooked lobster meat or cooked large shrimp

Freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid (the secret to silky sauce).
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shallot and red pepper flakes, stirring often, until shallot is softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until tomatoes are soft and juicy, 5–8 minutes.
Step 3
Add lobster meat to skillet and toss to coat. Add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid; season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Cook, tossing constantly and adding more reserved pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce thickens and coats pasta, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Serve pasta topped with lemon zest, with lemon wedges alongside for squeezing over.

Nutrition Per Serving

calories 610 fat 22g fiber 3g

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsPasta Spaghetti Italian European Cherry Tomato Tomato Vegetable Lobster Shellfish Seafood Main Dinner Nut Free Bon Appétit

Recipe notes

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