Lobster Pasta

The Western Rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) are sometimes called "crayfish" or "crays".  It has a sweet rich seafood flavour,  translucent when raw and white with orange tinges when cooked. 

A delicious lobster pasta for holiday or special occasion to share with the love ones.

Serves: 2 

Ingredients

• 200 grams fettuccine pasta
• 1 piece cooked Western rock lobster
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 piece Thai Chili, chopped
• 1 tin, 210 grams chopped tomato
• 1 cup lobster stock
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ¼ cup moscato
• 100 grams grape tomato, sliced into half
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• fresh parsley, for garnish, chopped (optional)

To Serve: crusty bread

Method

1. In a large pot, boil the water and cook the pasta according to packet directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and chili until soft and fragrant.
3. Add finely chopped tomatoes, lobster stock and sugar. Cook for at least 2 minutes.
4. Then, pour moscato and bring to boil. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes approx. or until sauce is reduced.
5. Add the sliced tomatoes.
6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well.
7. Add the lobster meat and sprinkle the dried parsley.
8. Toss the pasta in the sauce with cooked lobster meat until well combine.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if you like.
10. Serve warm!

Western rock lobster

Western rock lobster

Thai chili in the garden!

Fresh produce from local shop at Pheasant Nest!

Honey Myrtle

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