Description
Lobster Spaghetti with Chili Breadcrumbs is a culinary masterpiece that brings the ocean’s luxury to your table. This gourmet dish features tender lobster meat tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti, all topped with crispy chili breadcrumbs for a delightful crunch. The combination of fresh garlic, zesty lemon, and a hint of heat from red chili flakes elevates this dish to new heights, making it perfect for special occasions or an indulgent weeknight meal. Impress your guests with this visually stunning and flavorful pasta that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 lobster tails (cooked and meat removed)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Parsley (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- If using raw lobster tails, steam or boil them until cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Cool, then chop the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add red chili flakes and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine spaghetti and lobster in the skillet, tossing to mix with the garlic oil. Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In another pan, toast breadcrumbs in olive oil until golden brown; season with salt and extra chili flakes if desired.
- Serve the pasta topped with crispy breadcrumbs, garnished with parsley and Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg