Description
Lobster Ravioli with Lemon Butter Sauce is a rich and elegant seafood pasta dish perfect for a quick gourmet dinner. Tender lobster-filled ravioli are tossed in a luscious lemon-infused butter cream sauce, finished with Parmesan and fresh parsley for a burst of flavor and color.
Ingredients
Scale
Lobster Ravioli
- 1 (9-ounce) package lobster ravioli
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobster ravioli and cook according to the package directions until tender, typically about 4-5 minutes. Drain carefully to avoid breaking the ravioli.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the ravioli is cooking, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to let it brown.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly and infuse the flavors.
- Finish the Sauce: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth, glossy, and slightly thickened.
- Toss Ravioli in Sauce: Add the drained lobster ravioli into the skillet, gently tossing to coat them in the lemon butter sauce without breaking them apart.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and optional red pepper flakes over the ravioli. Serve immediately while hot for an indulgent meal.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine before adding the cream, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Top with seared shrimp or scallops for a heartier seafood dish.
- Be gentle when stirring ravioli to prevent tearing the delicate pasta.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to preferred level of spice.
