Description
This Lobster Ravioli in Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce is a luxurious and flavorful seafood dish featuring tender lobster meat wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers, cooked to perfection and served with a creamy lemon-infused butter sauce. Perfect for an elegant dinner, this recipe combines fresh ingredients and simple techniques to create a gourmet Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lobster Ravioli
- 1 pound fresh lobster meat
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Water: Preheat a large pot of salted water over high heat to prepare for cooking the lobster ravioli.
- Prepare Filling: Finely chop the fresh lobster meat and mix it with lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the ravioli filling.
- Assemble Ravioli: Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean, flat surface. Place a spoonful of the lobster mixture in the center of each wrapper.
- Seal Ravioli: Moisten the edges of the wonton wrappers with water, fold them over to create ravioli shapes, and press the edges firmly to seal.
- Cook Ravioli: Once the water is boiling, gently drop the prepared lobster ravioli into the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface, indicating they are done.
- Make Sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add lemon juice, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly, then remove from heat.
- Combine: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked lobster ravioli from the water directly into the lemon butter sauce.
- Toss Ravioli: Gently toss the ravioli in the sauce to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Plate: Arrange the lobster ravioli on serving plates and drizzle any remaining lemon butter sauce over the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a fresh, aromatic finish, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the wonton wrappers are sealed tightly to prevent the filling from leaking while cooking.
- If desired, chill the assembled ravioli for 10-15 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape better.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with basil or chives for a different herbaceous note.
- Adjust the lemon juice in the sauce to your taste for more or less acidity.
- Handle cooked ravioli gently to avoid tearing them when tossing in the sauce.
