🦞 Creamy Lobster & Shrimp Pasta 

⏱ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 25 minutes

• Total: ~40 minutes

🍽 Servings

• 2–3 servings

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Pasta

• 250g (9 oz) fettuccine or linguine pasta

• Salt for boiling water

For the Seafood

• 1 lobster tail, split & meat removed

• 200g (7 oz) large shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

For the Cream Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• ¼ cup pasta cooking water

Garnish (Optional)

• Fresh parsley, chopped

• Extra Parmesan

• Lemon wedge

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

• Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

• Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

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2️⃣ Cook the Seafood

• Season lobster and shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

• Heat olive oil + butter in a pan over medium-high heat.

• Sear lobster first (2–3 minutes per side), remove and rest.

• Add shrimp, cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.

• Remove and set aside.

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3️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce

• In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter.

• Add minced garlic → sauté 30 seconds (don’t burn).

• Pour in heavy cream → simmer 3–4 minutes.

• Add Parmesan, black pepper, Italian seasoning, chili flakes.

• Stir until smooth and thick.

• Add reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.

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4️⃣ Combine Everything

• Add pasta into sauce → toss to coat evenly.

• Add shrimp + sliced lobster → gently mix.

• Simmer 1–2 minutes so flavors blend.

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5️⃣ Serve

• Plate immediately.

• Top with parsley, extra cheese & lemon squeeze.

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Use fresh lobster for max flavor.

• Add white wine (2 tbsp) before cream for restaurant vibes.

• Want ultra-rich? Add 1 tbsp cream cheese into sauce.

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🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: ~720 kcal

• Protein: 38g

• Carbs: 58g

• Fat: 38g