Lobster Sauce with Cream, Tomatoes, and Garlic Recipe
A rich and creamy lobster sauce perfect for serving over pasta or seafood, combining tender lobster meat with a flavorful blend of garlic, white wine, tomatoes, and cream, garnished with fresh parsley for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 2 lobster tails (or 1 lb lobster meat, cooked and chopped)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare lobster meat: If using lobster tails, boil or steam them for 8–10 minutes. Once cooked, remove the meat from the shells and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Deglaze with white wine: Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce the wine slightly and concentrate flavors.
- Make the sauce: Stir in heavy cream, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add lobster meat: Incorporate the chopped lobster meat into the sauce and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until the lobster is heated through and infused with sauce flavors.
- Enhance richness (optional): For extra richness, stir in 1 tablespoon of butter just before serving, allowing it to melt smoothly into the sauce.
- Serve and garnish: Spoon the luscious lobster sauce over freshly cooked pasta or seafood of your choice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Using pre-cooked lobster meat speeds up preparation.
- For a variation, substitute lobster with shrimp.
- Pair this sauce with linguine, fettuccine, or serve over grilled fish for a complete meal.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you prefer a subtle hint of heat.
- The sauce can be made ahead of time and gently reheated over low heat; add a splash of cream during reheating if the sauce thickens too much.
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