Lobster and Pasta in Saffron Butter
- 1 pound Lobster Tail Or Shrimp Or Scallops
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 whole Shallot, Minced
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced
- 13 cups White Wine
- 3 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 1 pinch Saffron Threads
- 3 Tablespoons Butter, Cubed
- 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 pounds Pasta
- Cook pasta according to instructions.
- If using lobster, steam for 4 minutes, remove and set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, remove meat from tail and chop into bites.
- If using shrimp or scallops, add them later.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and add minced shallot and garlic.
- Cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add wine to pan and simmer until reduced by half.
- Add cream and saffron threads.
- Stir until incorporated.
- Add butter one piece at a time until incorporated.
- Add lemon juice, salt and cayenne to pan.
- Add shrimp or scallops and cook until shrimp turns pink (2 minutes).
- Remove from heat.
- Drain pasta and add to sauce.
- Also, if using lobster, add to pasta and sauce.
- Serve.
lobster, olive oil, shallot, clove garlic, white wine, heavy cream, saffron threads, butter, lemon, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, pasta
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/lobster-and-pasta-in-saffron-butter/ (may not work)