Description
This elegant Lobster Ravioli in a Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce combines delicate seafood-filled pasta with a rich and tangy creamy lemon butter sauce. Infused with garlic, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan, this quick and gourmet Italian-American main course is perfect for a special dinner or a flavorful weeknight meal, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ravioli
- 1 (9–12 ounce) package lobster ravioli (fresh or frozen)
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobster ravioli and cook according to package instructions—typically 3 to 4 minutes for fresh ravioli or 4 to 5 minutes for frozen. Drain carefully and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the ravioli cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to brown it.
- Add Cream and Flavorings: Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it slightly thickens.
- Toss Ravioli in Sauce: Add the cooked ravioli to the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss them to fully coat each piece with the lemon butter sauce.
- Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir lightly until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Plate the ravioli immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For added richness and depth, stir in a splash of dry white wine along with the heavy cream.
- Serve this dish with crusty bread for dipping and a fresh green salad to complete the meal.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to taste for mild or spicy heat.
- Use fresh ravioli if possible for the best texture and flavor, but frozen works well too.
