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Lobster Fusilli Lunghi in Pink Vodka Sauce
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
In a pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add lobster chunks and cook for 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3
In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until deepened in color.
5
Deglaze with vodka and stir well. Let simmer for a few minutes to cook off the alcohol.
6
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 7–10 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper. Return cooked lobster to the pan.
8
Stir in Parmesan cheese and cooked pasta. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.
9
Toss everything together until pasta is fully coated. Serve hot with more Parmesan if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Tomato Paste First 🍅Toast the tomato paste in butter for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients to deepen its flavor and remove any tinny taste, creating a richer sauce foundation.
- Temper the Vodka Properly 🔥Add vodka to the hot pan and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook off the harshness while preserving its subtle flavoring notes that complement the cream.
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Save at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water to add incrementally at the end—it emulsifies the sauce and creates a silky coating that clings to the long fusilli strands perfectly.
- Cook Lobster Gently in Butter 🦞Use low to medium-low heat when warming lobster meat in butter for just 1-2 minutes to prevent toughening; add it to the sauce at the very end for maximum tenderness.
- Finish with Cold Butter for Shine ✨Whisk in a knob of cold butter off the heat after plating to give the sauce a glossy, luxurious appearance and silky mouthfeel that elevates the dish.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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