FETTUCCINE WITH LOBSTER AND ZUCCHINI

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Feta cheese gives a briny edge to this quick pasta dish, with fresh zucchini, tomatoes, herbs and lobster. Add the lobster off-heat at the end to guard against overcooking; it will warm just enough as it is gently tossed, putting all the ingredients on speaking terms. If you are entertaining guests and do not prefer last-minute preparations, don't hesitate to serve the pasta at room temperature, glossed with an extra glug or two of good olive oil.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
2 medium zucchini (10 to 12 ounces), trimmed and diced
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and ground black pepper
6 tablespoons heavy cream
Cooked meat from 2 (1 1/4-pound) lobsters, diced
1 pound fettuccine
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch sauté pan. Add shallot and garlic, and sauté on medium-low until soft but not brown. Add the tomatoes and cook about 5 minutes, until most of their liquid has evaporated. Add another tablespoon of the olive oil and then the zucchini and cook, stirring, 3 minutes or so, until the zucchini is tender but not soft. Fold in 1 tablespoon of the mint and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chives.
  • Add the feta and cook, stirring, a few minutes, until it softens. Stir in paprika, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cream, bring to a simmer and cook 2 to 3 minutes until the cream starts to thicken. Remove from the heat and stir in the lobster meat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the fettuccine until al dente, about 6 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta, add to the sauté pan, drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of oil and the lemon zest and toss with the zucchini and lobster mixture. Add pasta water, turn the heat to low, add salt and pepper, if needed, and gently mix the ingredients for no more than 3 minutes, just until heated through. Serve with a scattering of the remaining chives and mint.

Sukhi Kumal
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Bokamoso Mogale
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This is the best fettuccine with lobster and zucchini dish I've ever had.


Waqas Butt
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I can't wait to make this dish again.


eris
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This dish is simply delicious.


Faithlynn Miggel
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You won't be disappointed with this recipe.


Yermiah Liaquat
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This dish is a must-try.


Surya Khanal
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Teboho Kubaka
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


Sampath Danushka
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Md Leon ahmmed
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Samir Hossan
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I love that this dish is made with fresh ingredients.


Amelia Walker
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This dish is so easy to make, even for beginners.


Safayet Hossain
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I served this dish with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Fazal muneer
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I added a bit of white wine to the sauce and it really enhanced the flavor.


Aiman Wasim
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I made this dish with shrimp instead of lobster and it was still delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Stephanie Hernandez
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion.


GREEN SCREEN
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lobster was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Blessing Musarurwa
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rohulamin Rohulamin
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Md Imran Hossain
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lobster and zucchini were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.