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Lobster Pappardelle Red Lobster

Lobster Pappardelle Red Lobster Copycat Recipe

A rich, restaurant-style lobster pappardelle made with sweet seared lobster meat tossed in a silky garlic-parmesan cream sauce — ready in just 35 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • Dry Ingredients
  • 12 oz 340g pappardelle pasta
  • 1 tbsp salt for pasta water
  • 1/2 tsp 4g black pepper
  • 1/2 cup 50g parmesan cheese, grated
  • Wet Ingredients
  • 12 oz 340g cooked lobster meat
  • 4 tbsp 56g unsalted butter
  • 1 cup 240ml heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup 120ml seafood or chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp 15ml lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp 15ml olive oil
  • Toppings / Optional Add-ins
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Extra parmesan for serving

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (212°F / 100°C). Cook pappardelle until al dente, 9–10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C). Sear lobster meat 60–90 seconds per side until opaque and golden at edges.Lower heat to medium, melt butter, add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.Pour in heavy cream and stock; whisk constantly until thickened, 3–4 minutes.Add drained pappardelle, parmesan, and lemon juice; toss until coated. Fold in seared lobster and warm through, 1–2 minutes.Garnish with parsley and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Reserved pasta water can be used to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
  • Don't overcook the lobster — pull it off heat the second it turns opaque.