Spicy Lobster Spaghetti Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Lobster

   If using whole lobsters, cook them in boiling water for about 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove from water, let cool, and then extract the meat, chopping it into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Cook the Spaghetti

   In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

3. 3

   Make the Sauce

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes, cooking until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine Lobster and Sauce

   Add the cooked lobster meat to the sauce and stir well. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to reach desired consistency.

5. 5

   Mix with Spaghetti

   Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon zest.

6. 6

   Prepare Toasted Bread Crumbs

   In a separate pan, toast the bread crumbs over low heat in a drizzle of olive oil until golden brown. Remove from heat.

7. 7

   Serve

   Plate the spaghetti and sauce, topping each serving with toasted bread crumbs and a generous sprinkle of grated bottarga.