Shrimp and lobster pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined (large, deveined, patted dry)
• 6 oz Lobster meat, cooked (pre‑cooked, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 200 g Linguine or fettuccine pasta (dry, preferably durum wheat)
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (room temperature, divided)
• 2 Shallots (finely diced)
• 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste (good quality, no added sugar)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (full‑fat, chilled)
• 1 tsp Olive Oil (for seasoning shrimp)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Pat the shrimp dry, season lightly with salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Dice the shallots, mince the garlic, and measure out the cream, tomato paste and butter.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

3. Sear Shrimp

   Heat 1 Tbsp butter in the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium-high

4. Sauté Aromatics

   In the same skillet add the remaining 1 Tbsp butter. Add the diced shallots and sauté 2 minutes until translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

5. Build the Creamy Tomato Sauce

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook 1 minute to deepen flavor. Pour in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium

6. Add Seafood

   Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and add the lobster meat. Toss gently and heat through for 1–2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

7. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce needs loosening. Cook together for 1 minute so the pasta absorbs the flavors.

   Time: PT2M

8. Plate and Garnish

   Divide the pasta between two plates, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

35g

Carbohydrates

65g

Fat

28g

Fiber

3g