Lover's Lobster Thermidor with Saffron Heart-Shaped Pasta
Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to create something extraordinary for your loved one. Imagine the delight on your partner's face when you serve them a dish that looks like it came straight out of a gourmet kitchen – the "Lover's Lobster Thermidor with Saffron Heart-Shaped Pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- 250 g heart-shaped pasta
- Pinch of saffron threads
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the lobster tails for 8-10 minutes. Let them cool, then extract the meat and chop it.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add white wine and reduce by half. Stir in heavy cream, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add the chopped lobster meat to the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and paprika.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the heart-shaped pasta with saffron until al dente.
- Serve the lobster Thermidor over the saffron pasta. Garnish with parsley.