Cavatelli Recipe
Maine Lobster and Prawn, Lemon, Thai Basil, Chili
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Seafood
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Cavatelli
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cavatelli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Seafood Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Lobster and Prawns
If using whole Maine lobster, cook it in boiling water for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the meat from the shell and chop into bite-sized pieces. Clean and devein the prawns if necessary. Set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 3
Make the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add red chili flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the lobster meat and prawns to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until the prawns turn pink. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and fish sauce, mixing well to combine all flavors.
Final Assembly
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked cavatelli to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta with the sauce and seafood mixture. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in Thai basil leaves. Season with freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with extra basil if desired.