Lobster Fettuccine

I have never cooked lobster before in my whole life… this was one of those I have to try moments.. and if I don’t sound like i’m tooting my own horn – I think it turned out really Well!!!
Because I have never cooked Lobster I needed to learn how long to cook it and how to get all the meat out of the shell! So I watched Gordon Ramsey demonstrate a Lobster on Master Chef (I YouTube’d it) – see below… it helped! I managed to follow his instructions seamlessly and I even kept most of the meat in tact!
Gordon Ramsey demonstrates Lobster

Honestly – its not as hard as one would think… and Gordon even shows you some of the hidden places where to find more meat!! I made this dinner for less then 50 bucks and it would easily feed 4-6 depending on portion sizes.

Anyways – I am really proud of this one.. please try this one!

What you need:

2 whole Lobsters
1 package Fresh Fettuccine noodles
3 cups Milk
2 tbs + 1 tbs Butter
2 tbs Flour
3-4 Garlic gloves(Grated)
Nutmeg Grated (pinch)
Lemon Zest Grated (1 tsp)
Parsley to Taste
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (Grated)
Black Pepper

What to Do:

Cook Lobsters in Boiled salted water – about 10-12 minutes (1 pound lobsters) the bigger the lobster the longer to cook…. I would ask the Counter attendant when you pick them up for the weight of your lobster. I used 1 pound Lobsters, if you get 3 pound Lobsters – they need to cook for 25-30 minutes. Do not over crowd your pot either… give them room to fully cook.
*Watch Gordon Ramsey demonstrate how to humanely cook the lobster in the water.
Once it is cooked, pull them out of the water and let them rest a few minutes before you attempt to break into them.
Follow the Linked Video i sent you to get your meat out of that Lobster… Seriously Gordon makes it so easy and less messy!
*NOT gonna lie… this was not the most FUN process… and its kind of gross… but its worth it in the end!!!
Once you Lobster is cooked, Start your pot full of water for your fettuccine and salt this baby liberally – Mario Batali says your pasta water should taste like Sea water… the Salt just helps that pasta bring out its flavour!
Once your rue is bubbling and mixed well add in 2-3 garlic cloves grated and Milk stirring to incorporate your rue evenly.
Add in your nutmeg (Freshly grated is the best) and lemon zest (only the yellow of the lemon – the White is bitter you don;t want that)
Stir for another couple of minutes to thicken then add in your Cheese – I did it in 3 1/2 cup stages just to evenly mix and make sure it wouldn’t become too think! (If it does, add a bit more milk or leave out the remaining cheese)
While your sauce is thickening in a fry pan drop in 1 tbs of butter and the last clove of garlic let that melt on low heat
Your pasta water should be boiling now – add your pasta (follow directions on package – 4-6 minutes usually)
pull your lobster into chucks or cut it up and add it to the garlic butter. You do not want to Over cook the Lobster – you just want to heat it up and give it a little extra flavour – literally a couple of minutes on low heat
Stir in the lobster and your parsley (I left out about 4 tbs lobster for garnishing)
When your pasta is ready – before you drain it – take a mug and scoop up a mug of pasta water – leave to the side – drain your pasta
Add your pasta right into your sauce pan – then take that mug of starchy pasta water and add in about half the mug. What this will do is help your sauce stick to your pasta. I saw half the mug – because its easier to add in more if you need then to try and take away. Add more mug water if you need to!

Mix well, plate – top with remaining lobster, more parsley and a little cheese for garnish

There you have it…. Lobster Fettuccine right at home! Pair this will a nice Garlic toasted baguette and a large glass of White Wine and you have a serious winner for Dinner!!