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Lobster and Shrimp Pasta with Creamy Sherry Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Seafood

Description

Lobster and Shrimp Pasta with Creamy Sherry Sauce is a decadent seafood pasta dish featuring tender lobster meat and shrimp simmered in a rich and aromatic cream sauce infused with sherry, garlic, and fresh dill. This elegant meal delivers a perfect balance of flavors and luxurious texture, ideal for a special dinner for two.

Ingredients

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Seafood and Protein

  • 1/2 pound cooked lobster meat, shelled
  • 1/4 pound shrimp tails, deveined, chopped in half

Sauce and Seasoning

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup sherry
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Pasta

  • 1/2 pound dried spaghetti pasta (bucatini recommended)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Fill a large pot with water, bring it to a rolling boil, and add salt. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions for al dente, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté Garlic: In a sauté pan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat until it begins to foam. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it starts to turn golden brown and fragrant, careful not to burn.
  3. Simmer Seafood with Sherry: Pour in 1/4 cup of sherry and let it simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly and infuse flavor. Add the chopped shrimp and cooked lobster meat, simmering together for 4 minutes to meld the flavors. Then remove the seafood from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  4. Prepare Cream Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream, then stir in freshly chopped dill, salt, and cracked black pepper to taste. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Reheat Seafood: Return the shrimp and lobster to the creamy sauce and gently heat through, allowing the seafood to warm without overcooking.
  6. Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained pasta into the pan with the creamy seafood sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta thoroughly. Let the pasta simmer in the sauce for about 2 minutes to absorb flavors before serving.
  7. Serve: Plate the pasta immediately, optionally garnished with additional fresh dill or black pepper for extra flair.

Notes

  • Use larger garlic cloves for a more pronounced garlic flavor.
  • You can substitute dry white wine for sherry if preferred.
  • Be careful not to overcook seafood during simmering to maintain tenderness.
  • Bucatini pasta is recommended due to its hollow shape, which helps hold more sauce.
  • Fresh dill adds a bright, herbaceous note but can be substituted with fresh parsley if needed.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/lobster-and-shrimp-pasta-with-creamy-sherry-sauce-recipe/