Cajun Fried Lobster & Creamy Seafood Pasta Recipe 🦞🍤
This rich, creamy, and flavorful seafood pasta is topped with crispy Cajun-fried lobster for a luxurious meal!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Fried Lobster:
2 lobster tails, split in half
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup flour
½ cup cornmeal (for extra crunch)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp salt & pepper
1 egg
1 cup oil for frying
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
For the Seafood Pasta:
8 oz pasta (pappardelle, fettuccine, or linguine)
½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to spice preference)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup chicken or seafood broth
1 tsp lemon juice
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt & black pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Fried Lobster:
Marinate lobster tails in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Whisk egg in a separate bowl.
Dredge the lobster tails in flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat again with flour mixture.
Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Fry lobster tails for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Remove and drain on a paper towel.
2️⃣ Make the Creamy Seafood Pasta:
Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
In a pan, melt butter and add olive oil. Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 3 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
Pour in heavy cream and broth, stirring well.
Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, cooking until sauce thickens.
Toss in cooked pasta, coating it in the sauce.
3️⃣ Assemble & Serve!
Plate the seafood pasta, then top with fried lobster.
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
Serve immediately and enjoy this restaurant-quality meal at home!
🔥 Want a spicier kick? Add extra Cajun seasoning! 🔥