Description
Creamy Lobster Curry Pasta is a delightful fusion dish combining tender lobster meat with a rich, aromatic coconut curry sauce tossed with linguine. This recipe balances spicy red curry paste with creamy coconut milk and heavy cream, enhanced by fresh ginger, garlic, and lime juice for a flavorful and comforting seafood pasta perfect for a special occasion or a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of ½ lime
Seafood and Garnish
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine or fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toast the Curry Paste: Add red curry paste to the skillet and cook for 1 minute to enhance the spices’ flavors.
- Prepare the Sauce: Pour in full-fat coconut milk and heavy cream. Add turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring well. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add Lobster and Lime: Stir in the juice of half a lime and the chopped cooked lobster meat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the lobster is warmed through.
- Combine Pasta and Tomatoes: Add halved cherry tomatoes and the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes or increase the curry paste by a teaspoon.
- If fresh lobster is not available, shrimp or crab can be used as a delicious substitute.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc.
