If you would like to add an Italian twist to your lobster, then try making Jamie Oliver’s lobster spaghetti at home. Jamie Oliver’s lobster spaghetti pasta is a great take on the pasta dish and makes for a great seafood pasta recipe.
This one time, I was alone at my home and was feeling very hungry. So, I checked what I had in the kitchen, and all I could find was lobster and spaghetti. Then, I looked for some recipes related to lobster and spaghetti and got to know about Jamie Oliver’s lobster spaghetti. When I made the recipe, it was delicious.
The first step in making Jamie Oliver’s lobster spaghetti is to boil the lobster for 15-20 minutes. Now, cook spaghetti and, in the meantime, sauté onion and herbs. Then, add wine and let it evaporate. Next, add tomatoes to the wine. At last, add spaghetti to a wide baking pan and mix the sauce.
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Expert Tips That I Recommend
- Always pick fresh lobster for a rich flavor of stock and sauce.
- Make sure you season the water well, so that lobster and stock develop a good base flavor.
- It is necessary to strain the stock thoroughly through a mesh sieve before using it in sauce to get rid of any shell fragments and herbs.
- First, let the wine evaporate completely, then add the tomatoes. It helps in removing the raw flavor of wine.
- Keep the spaghetti a little undercooked, as pasta absorbs the sauce while resting.
Recipe Variation for Different Diets
- Keto Version: Swap spaghetti with zucchini noodles, onion with scallion greens, and replace sugar with monk fruit sweetener.
- Gluten-Free Version: Swap spaghetti with gluten-free spaghetti made of corn.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 476 kcal |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Protein | 35 g |
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
Storing
- Allow the pasta to cool down completely. Then add it to an airtight container along with sauces to keep it moist, and keep it in the refrigerator. Make sure you consume it within 2-3 days to relish the best texture.
Reheating
- Oven: First preheat the oven to 320 degrees F. Then add the pasta to an oven-safe dish and cover it lightly with foil. Now heat it well for 10-15 minutes.
- Stovetop: Take a wide pan, add the pasta, and gently warm for 4-6 minutes. But you need to keep checking in between to prevent it from overheating, as it can affect the texture of the lobster.Â
What To Serve With This Recipe
The Jamie Oliver Lobster Spaghetti Pasta can be served with crusty garlic bread or dinner rolls. You can also enjoy it with a sip of refreshing virgin mojito or any slushy drink of your choice, making it more versatile. Well, green salad or grilled vegetables also make a perfect choice for this recipe. There are plenty of side options that you can explore and add to the recipe.
Printable Version
Jamie Oliver Lobster Spaghetti Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Take a casserole dish and fill ¾th of it with water and salt it. Put the thyme, basil, and pepper into it. Bring the water to a boil and put the lobster in. Place the casserole dish over medium heat and boil the lobster for 15-20 minutes. Set the lobster aside and drain the stock. Keep some portion of the stock aside (about 1 ½ glass) to use for the sauce.
- Put the stock in a new casserole and boil it again. When the stock starts to boil, add the spaghetti and boil them for 7 minutes. Drain the spaghetti and keep it hot while preparing the sauce.
- In a deep, wide pan, add onion, thyme, basil, and sugar. Add oil to it and heat it while stirring the onion and herbs. Cook until the onion gets slightly brown in color. Then, pour the wine into it.
- Let the wine evaporate and then add the tomatoes to the pan. Now, sprinkle oregano and salt over this mixture. Also, add the garlic to it.
- Mix well and cook for about 4 minutes. Then, add the lobster stock and simmer the heat to low. If required, add half a glass of lukewarm water. Cook the sauce for nearly 20 minutes until it thickens.
- Put the spaghetti in a big wide baking pan and drizzle some olive oil, about 2-3 teaspoons, on top of it. Mix them and then add the sauce. Toss the sauce gently with the spaghetti using tongs. Let the pasta rest for about 5 minutes. Decorate it with dill and then serve.
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Let us know how it was!Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long does it take to cook lobster tails?
A 4-ounce lobster tail will take from 5 to 8 minutes. An 8-ounce lobster tail will take from 8 to 10 minutes.
Do you cut lobster tails before boiling?
Yes, cut the lobster tails along the top of the shell, from the edge of the tail straight down the middle lengthwise to the bottom of the tail.
Is it better to steam or boil lobster?
Boiling is quicker and easier to time precisely, and the meat comes out of the shell more readily than when steamed.Â
How do you tell if a lobster is cooked?
If the lobster meat is turned white, then it means it is fully cooked.
More Recipes That You Can Try
Hearty Jamie Oliver Fish Pie RecipeÂ
Easy Blackened Swordfish RecipeÂ
Italian-Style Sous Vide Swordfish RecipeÂ
Gordon Ramsay Steak Sandwich RecipeÂ
Conclusion
The Jamie Oliver Lobster Spaghetti Pasta is a classic Italian-style preparation that will make you want more of it. Every strand of pasta is dipped in layers of tender lobster, tangy, rich tomatoes, and earthy notes of lobster stock, making it a great addition to the menu.
Well, now you can enjoy the same restaurant-style presentation at your home too. Do not forget to write about it: how it turned out for you.
