There’s something magical about a perfectly cooked lobster pasta, rich, tender lobster meat coated in a light tomato and vermouth sauce that tastes like a night out by the ocean. This dish feels indulgent but is surprisingly easy to make at home. I created this recipe for The Balanced Plate: Healthy Recipes with Keto Alternatives to prove that elegant dining doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen or heavy, carb-filled meals.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Category: Seafood, Dinner, Keto-Friendly
Ingredients
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- 2 (8 oz) lobster tails
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
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- 1 chopped onion
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- 3 cloves garlic
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- 1 tbsp tomato paste
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- ½ cup vermouth
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- 1 cup tomato purée
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- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
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- 1 package spaghetti noodles* or shirataki tofu noodles or zucchini noodles
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- 2 tbsp fresh tarragon (for garnish)
Side Suggestions:
Warm Spinach Salad (pg. 58)
Asian Slaw Salad (pg. 64)
Spicy Broccolini (pg. 200)
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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- Cut raw lobster tails in half lengthwise. Steam in 2 inches of water for 3 minutes, then remove meat and chop into bite-sized pieces.
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- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes.
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- Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly. Add vermouth to deglaze the pan, followed by the tomato purée and lobster meat.
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- Simmer gently for 2 minutes, then stir in heavy cream if desired. Combine with pasta and garnish with fresh tarragon.
Keto Notes
For a low-carb option, substitute traditional spaghetti with shirataki tofu noodles or zucchini noodles. This swap keeps the flavor rich while reducing carbs, perfect for anyone following a keto or balanced lifestyle.
Why You’ll Love This Dish
This Lobster Pasta isn’t just about indulgence it’s about balance. It’s one of my favorite examples of how you can enjoy restaurant-quality food at home without compromising your wellness goals. The light, fragrant sauce keeps it elegant and satisfying, while the optional keto twist makes it adaptable for every table.
Featured In
This recipe is featured in my cookbook, The Balanced Plate: Healthy Recipes with Keto Alternatives, a 265-page full-color guide to vibrant, nutritious cooking. Each recipe includes nutritional information and practical tips for maintaining a healthy, flavorful lifestyle.
Available on Amazon and in bookstores this November.
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