GARLICKY SHRIMP & LOBSTER PASTA

Garlicky Shrimp & Lobster Pasta image

Provided by bellisima

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 lb salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1 pint heavy cream
8 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese (NOT "sprinkle cheese" or parmesan in a can-freshly grated is best; can use bagged shredded if need b)
1/2 lb fresh shrimp, cleaned & deveined
1/2 lb lobster, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (fresh ground is best)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
salt & pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 lb cooked pasta, of your choice (I usually use penne or fusilli)

Steps:

In large skillet slowly melt the butter over medium-high heat.
While it's melting add the olive oil (this should keep it from burning).
Butter/oil should be bubbly but not browned.
Brown the garlic in the butter/olive oil, tossing to keep color even.
Be careful not to burn.
Lower heat slightly and add the heavy cream& nutmeg.
Stir, scraping bottom of the pan.
Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring OFTEN.
Once the cream has been incorporated thoroughly, add the cheese a little bit at a time.
Before adding more cheese, make sure the last bit has melted into the cream mixture.
Add the shrimp& lobster.
This should cook fairly quickly.
Salt& pepper to taste& toss w/cooked pasta& chopped basil.
Excellent in the summer served with May Wine or any slightly sweet white wine.
Also great with Peach Iced tea.