Lobster Carbonara

By: LobsterGram.com

Simple seafood recipes like this Lobster Carbonara are wonderful. This recipe is easy to make, but will look elegant when served. The lobster is mixed with onion, garlic, mushrooms, peas, and bacon. All of the flavors go well together. Serve it over linguini for a meal you won't forget. This meal can be made for a special occasion or for a classy meal at home.

Serves4

Ingredients

3 cups cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-size chunks
1 pound linguini, cooked
2 tablespoons butter (margarine or olive oil can be used also)
1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 pound fresh mushrooms (stems removed, chopped)
1 1/3 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup cooked bacon (approx. 7 pieces)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
16 ounces prepared cream or cheese sauce
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter or heat the olive oil, then add the onions and garlic. Cook until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add mushrooms, peas and bacon. Cook until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low, add the lobster meat and red pepper flakes, stirring to mix well. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add sauce, heat through, and stir well to thoroughly mix all the ingredients.
Serve immediately over linguine and top with parsley.