Gordon Ramsay Lobster Pasta Recipe

Introduction

This Gordon Ramsay Lobster Pasta is a luxurious dish that combines tender lobster meat with a rich, creamy tomato sauce and perfectly cooked linguine. It’s an impressive yet approachable meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

• 750g lobster tails, meat removed, shells saved
• 500g linguine
• 3.5 tbsp olive oil
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 onions, halved
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 4 bay leaves
• 6 cups water
• 75g salted butter
• 1 shallot, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 500g cherry tomatoes
• ½ cup white wine
• 1 cup lobster stock (homemade)
• 150ml heavy cream
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove the lobster meat from the shells and chop it into bite-sized chunks. Keep the shells to make the stock.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the lobster shells and sear until bright red. Add chopped celery, carrots, onions, and tomato paste. Pour in 6 cups of water, then add black peppercorns and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 1 hour. Strain the stock through a fine sieve and set aside.
3. Step 3: Melt salted butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the lobster chunks and cook gently for 4–5 minutes until just opaque. Remove the lobster meat and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same pan, sauté diced shallot and sliced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes until they burst and release their juices.
5. Step 5: Pour in white wine and let it reduce by half. Add the homemade lobster stock and simmer for a few minutes. Stir in heavy cream and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
6. Step 6: Cook linguine in boiling salted water, stopping 2–3 minutes before al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
7. Step 7: Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing with a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve a glossy consistency. Gently fold in the cooked lobster meat.
8. Step 8: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately garnished with fresh chopped parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Tips & Variations

• Use fresh or frozen lobster tails depending on availability, but fresh will give the best flavor.
• For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of chili flakes when sautéing the garlic and shallots.
• If you don’t have white wine, a splash of dry vermouth or a little extra lobster stock can be used instead.
• Make extra lobster stock and freeze it for future seafood pasta dishes or soups.

Storage

Store any leftover lobster pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of cream or water to loosen the sauce and avoid drying out the lobster. It’s best enjoyed fresh due to the delicate seafood flavors.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen lobster meat for this recipe?

Yes, frozen lobster meat works well if fresh is not available. Thaw it completely and pat dry before cooking to maintain texture and flavor.

How do I make sure the lobster meat stays tender?

Cook lobster meat gently over medium heat for just a few minutes until it turns opaque. Overcooking can make it tough and rubbery.

Gordon Ramsay Lobster Pasta Recipe

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Gordon Ramsay’s Lobster Pasta is a luxurious seafood dish featuring succulent lobster meat tossed in a creamy tomato and lobster stock sauce, paired perfectly with al dente linguine. This elegant recipe combines homemade lobster stock, fresh tomatoes, and cream to create a rich and flavorful pasta experience ideal for special occasions or gourmet dinners.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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Seafood

• 750g lobster tails, meat removed, shells saved

Pasta

• 500g linguine

Olive Oil & Butter

• 3.5 tbsp olive oil
• 75g salted butter

Vegetables

• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 onions, halved
• 1 shallot, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 500g cherry tomatoes

Other Ingredients

• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 4 bay leaves
• 6 cups water
• ½ cup white wine
• 1 cup lobster stock (homemade)
• 150ml heavy cream
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lobster: Remove the lobster meat from the tails and chop it into bite-sized chunks. Set the meat aside and save the shells for making stock.
2. Make Lobster Stock: Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the lobster shells until they turn bright red to release flavor. Add chopped celery, carrots, halved onions, and tomato paste. Pour in 6 cups of water and add black peppercorns and bay leaves. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour to develop a rich lobster stock. Strain the stock through a fine sieve and set aside.
3. Cook the Lobster Meat: Melt the salted butter in a pan over medium heat. Gently cook the chopped lobster meat for 4–5 minutes until it becomes just opaque, taking care not to overcook. Remove the lobster meat from the pan and set it aside.
4. Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan used to cook lobster, sauté the diced shallots and sliced garlic until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook them for about 10 minutes until they burst, releasing their juices. Deglaze the pan with white wine and allow it to reduce by half. Pour in the strained lobster stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce is creamy and slightly thickened.
5. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine 2–3 minutes less than al dente, so it finishes cooking in the sauce. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained linguine to the sauce and toss together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a glossy coating. Gently fold in the cooked lobster meat, mixing carefully to keep the lobster pieces intact. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve: Plate the lobster pasta and garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper. Serve immediately to enjoy the dish at its freshest.

Notes

• Be careful not to overcook the lobster meat to keep it tender and juicy.
• Saving the lobster shells for making stock greatly enhances the flavor of the sauce.
• You can substitute linguine with spaghetti or fettuccine if preferred.
• Use a good quality white wine for deglazing to add depth to the sauce.
• Reserve some pasta water as its starch helps the sauce stick better to the pasta.
• For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.

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