Description
Lobster ravioli is a luxurious dish that elevates any dining experience. With delicate pasta enveloping succulent lobster filling, this recipe features a rich butter sauce infused with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home, homemade lobster ravioli will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lobster meat, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and eggs until a smooth dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until elastic. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest.
- Create the Filling: Combine lobster meat, ricotta, Parmesan, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl; mix gently until combined.
- Roll Out the Dough: Divide the rested dough into sections. Roll out each section to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Assemble Ravioli: Place small spoonfuls of filling on one sheet of pasta. Moisten edges with water, place another sheet on top, and press gently to seal.
- Cook the Ravioli: Boil salted water in a pot; add ravioli and cook for 3–4 minutes until they float.
- Create the Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until golden brown. Add cooked ravioli and toss gently in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ravioli (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg