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Lobster-and-Shrimp-Pasta-Recipe

Lobster and Shrimp Pasta

Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1-pound box angel hair pasta
  • 6 8- to 10-ounce lobster tails
  • 2 pounds large fresh shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on)
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup cold butter cut into pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • Garnish: chopped fresh basil

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; set aside and keep warm.
  2. Using kitchen shears, cut shell of lobster tails lengthwise on top and underside. Pry open tail segments, and remove meat. Cut lobster into 1½-inch pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine lobster, shrimp, 3 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, and seasoned salt, tossing to coat.
  4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp and lobster, in batches, for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned; set aside. To skillet, add wine, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in butter until melted. Add bell pepper and green onion; cook for 2 minutes. Add lobster and shrimp, and cook for 1 minute, until heated through. Serve lobster and shrimp mixture over pasta. Garnish with basil, if desired.