Creamiest Lobster Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sweat fennel, celery, shallot, garlic, and dry spices together in butter over medium heat
  2. 2Add in half of the vermouth, and cook au sec
  3. 3Add roasted shells and the stock, bring the stock down by half then strain through a fine strainer and season with salt and lemon juice to taste
  4. 4Tear the brioche bun into pieces and blend in a food processor until a breadcrumb consistency
  5. 5Add butter and oil to a separate pan, add breadcrumbs to the buttered oil along with a couple of garlic cloves, once crispy, remove from the oil and place on a paper towel and season with salt and toss together
  6. 6Cut lobsters into little pieces
  7. 7Add spaghetti to boiling salted water
  8. 8Add the stock and 35% cream to a pan and a splash of the vermouth to reinforce the flavor and simmer on low, reducing the cream by half
  9. 9Add the pasta to the pan and let it thicken, then add a couple knobs of butter and lobster tails, tossing to incorporate
  10. 10Add in the citrus peel to steep, then turn the heat off and toss together
  11. 11Add pasta and lobster to a plate/bowl and top with grated parmesan and toasted bread crumbs

Ingredients

  • 2 whole cooked whole lobsters
  • 1 fennel bulb with fronds
  • 2 celery ribs
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 500 grams lobster stock
  • 35 % heavy cream
  • dry vermouth
  • pinch black peppercorns
  • pinch fennel seed
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • 1 sprig fresh tarragon
  • butter
  • 1 lemon
  • oil
  • Parmesan grated
  • brioche bun
  • salt
  • spaghetti

Equipment

panwooden spoonstrainerfood processor