Saffron Fusilli Pasta with Lobster

Homemade Saffron Fusilli Pasta with Lobster is a luxurious dish that combines the rich flavors of saffron-infused fresh pasta with the delicate sweetness of lobster. The homemade fusilli is crafted from scratch, incorporating saffron into the dough to enhance both its golden hue and aromatic depth. This fresh pasta pairs beautifully with the tender lobster meat, creating a dish that is both visually stunning and incredibly flavorful. The saffron not only complements the seafood but also adds a touch of warmth and earthiness, elevating the dish to a gourmet level.

The preparation involves making the pasta dough, which is kneaded and shaped into fusilli before being cooked to al dente perfection. Meanwhile, the lobster is gently poached, allowing it to remain succulent and tender. The dish is brought together with a light sauce, often featuring butter, garlic, white wine, and a touch of cream, which enhances the natural flavors of both the pasta and the lobster. A sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, adds brightness and balance to the rich components of the dish.

This saffron-infused lobster pasta is perfect for special occasions, date nights, or whenever you want to impress guests with a restaurant-quality meal at home. While the recipe requires some time and effort, the result is well worth it—each bite delivers a harmonious blend of creamy, savory, and subtly floral flavors. Paired with a crisp white wine, such as a Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, this dish is a true celebration of fine ingredients and homemade craftsmanship.

Fresh, homemade pasta is simply delicious and whenever we get the chance we go the extra mile to make some.  There are two types of homemade pasta, fresh and dried.  When we made this saffron fusilli pasta with lobster dish at home we made our own dried pasta two days before.  We chose lobster for this dish as the sweetness of the lobster meat pairs extremely well with saffron and results in an incredibly intense seafood pasta.

Saffron Fusilli Pasta with Lobster
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Homemade Saffron Fusilli Pasta with Lobster

Ingredients
 

Seafood Sauce

  • 2 tbsp chartreuse, or pernod
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 tbsp fish stock
  • 3 sprigs fresh oregano leaves
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 shallot, half moon thinly sliced
  • 1 large whole canned tomato, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/8 tsp saffron threads, small pinch

Saffron Fusilli Pasta

  • 1 lb saffron fusilli pasta, homemade or purchased

Grilled Lobster

  • 3 lobster, 1 1/14 lb each
  • 6 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

Grill Lobster

  • Cook lobster at most 4 hours in advance, refrigerate after cooking.
  • Cut lobsters down the middle and split.
  • Clean out guts so that only meat remains.
  • Heat grill until hot, and then grill cut side up with a tbsp of butter inside each half.
  • Grill for 10-15 minutes until flesh is firm and shell is red.
  • Remove meat from lobster and reserve in bowl.

Cook Saffron Fusilli Pasta

  • Heat large pot with water over high heat and season with salt, until boiling.
  • Add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes.

Make Seafood Sauce

  • Heat sauce pan over medium heat
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter
  • Cook shallot until soft
  • While the pasta cooks, add chartreuse, saffron, and anise star over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes until liquid thickens
  • Add tomato(es), lobster, butter, fish stock/lobster or shrimp bouillon cube, and herbs. Toss to combine all ingredients.
  • Add pasta and a 2-3 scoops of pasta water, toss for another 2 minutes to combine.
  • Serve warm.
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