Description
This Lobster Alfredo with Spinach is a luxurious creamy pasta dish featuring tender chunks of cooked lobster, fresh spinach, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a special dinner or celebratory meal, this elegant recipe combines the delicate flavors of seafood with creamy, cheesy pasta for a comforting yet sophisticated meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- Salt (for pasta water)
Lobster
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Cook the Lobster: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped lobster meat, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. Remove the lobster from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using.
- Add Spinach and Lobster: Stir in the fresh spinach and cooked lobster, allowing the spinach to wilt slightly in the sauce.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked lobster meat to simplify preparation and shorten cooking time.
- For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce will be less rich.
- If fresh spinach is unavailable, baby spinach or frozen spinach (thawed and drained) can be substituted.
- Ensure pasta is cooked al dente to maintain texture when tossed with sauce.
- To elevate presentation, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Lobster Alfredo, Creamy Lobster Pasta, Seafood Alfredo, Spinach Alfredo, Italian Pasta Recipe, Lobster Recipe, Dinner Pasta
