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Lobster Spaghetti with Chili Breadcrumbs: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 2 live lobsters (about pounds each)
  • 400 grams spaghetti
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (or to taste)
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Creating Lobster Spaghetti with Chili Breadcrumbs is simple if you follow these steps:

  1. Boil the Lobsters: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the live lobsters, cooking for about 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove and let cool.
  1. Prepare the Lobster Meat: Once cool, crack open the lobsters and remove the meat from the tails and claws. Chop the meat into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  1. Cook the Spaghetti: In the same pot of boiling water, add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  1. Add Tomatoes: Incorporate the cherry tomatoes into the skillet. Cook until they are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  1. Combine with Lobster: Add the lobster meat to the skillet, followed by the lemon zest and juice. Stir everything together gently to combine.
  1. Toss with Spaghetti: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss everything, adding reserved pasta water as needed for moisture. Season with salt and pepper.
  1. Prepare the Breadcrumbs: In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes.
  1. Finish the Dish: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in fresh parsley and half of the toasted breadcrumbs.
  1. Serve: Plate the lobster spaghetti and top with the remaining chili breadcrumbs and optional Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

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