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Lobster Tortellini

Cultural Context

Lobster tortellini is a luxurious dish that showcases the rich flavors of coastal Italian cuisine. Traditionally, tortellini originated from the Emilia-Romagna region and has been adapted to include various fillings, with lobster being a decadent choice. This dish is often served on special occasions, celebrating the bounty of the sea and the artistry of Italian pasta-making. Today, lobster tortellini can be found in fine dining establishments around the world, reflecting a modern twist on classic Italian flavors.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 Cup Pasta
4 Yolk Eggs
½ tsp Olive Oil
¼ tsp Salt
1 ea Lobster
1 sprig Tarragon
1 sprig Chive
1 sprig Basil
1 sprig Parsley
½ ea Shallot
⅛ ea Finger Chili
2 pods Garlic
½ ea Roma Tomato
½ Lemon
½ Lime
½ Cup Bisque
4 oz Butter
Egg Wash
Garlic (for Chips)
Canola Oil
Scallion
Lemon Zest
Brown Butter Crumb

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

lobster meat

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Shrimp is more affordable and still provides a seafood flavor

1

Make the pasta dough using 1.5 cups of pasta flour, 4 egg yolks, ½ tsp olive oil, and ¼ tsp salt; roll out and cut into shapes for tortellini.

2

Prepare the lobster filling by cooking 1 lobster, mixing with ½ shallot, 2 garlic pods, ½ roma tomato, ½ lemon juice, ½ lime juice, and herbs (tarragon, chive, basil, parsley); fill the pasta shapes with this mixture.

3

For the lobster sauce, combine ½ cup bisque with 4 oz butter; heat until melted and combined.

4

Cook the filled tortellini in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.

5

Serve the tortellini topped with the lobster sauce, garnished with scallions, lemon zest, and brown butter crumb.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingtossing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

shellfishdairygluten

Also Known As

Lobster RavioliLobster Pasta
Local Name: Tortellini di aragosta

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