Homemade Lobster Ravioli with Creamy Sauce

A gourmet lobster ravioli dish with a creamy sauce, perfect for special occasions.

This homemade lobster ravioli is a gourmet dish featuring plump ravioli filled with quality lobster meat, ricotta, and a touch of lemon zest. The ravioli is complemented by a creamy sauce made with white wine and herbs, perfect for stylish entertaining or a romantic night in.

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Servings: 6 servings

Full Ingredient List

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces cooked lobster meat
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage or thyme
  • 1 tablespoon salt for boiling water

Homemade Pasta Dough

Tools and Equipment

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
2 cups all-purpose flour none gluten-free flour
3 large eggs none egg replacer
1 tablespoon olive oil none canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt none

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place the flour in a mound on a clean work surface and make a well in the center. Add the eggs, olive oil, and salt. (Tips: Use a fork to mix the dough ingredients and slowly incorporate the flour.)
  2. Step 2: Beat the eggs with a fork. Gradually mix in the flour while beating. A shaggy dough will form.
  3. Step 3: Fold the dough together with your hands until a dough ball forms. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes). (Tips: Use additional flour to prevent sticking.)
  4. Step 4: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 1 hour. (Tips: Resting improves elasticity.)

Ravioli Filling

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
12 ounces cooked lobster meat chopped finely crab meat
3 cloves garlic minced garlic powder
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese none cottage cheese
2 teaspoons lemon zest none orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt none sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper none white pepper

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stir together the lobster, garlic, ricotta, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. (Tips: Ensure the lobster is cooled before mixing.)

Creamy Sauce

Tools and Equipment

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
1 tablespoon unsalted butter none salted butter
1 shallot shallot thinly sliced onion
3/4 cup dry white wine none chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream none half and half
1 teaspoon fresh sage or thyme finely chopped dried sage or thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt none sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper none white pepper

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the shallots and cook until translucent. (Tips: Stir continuously to avoid burning.)
  2. Step 2: Add the wine and cook until reduced by half. Whisk in the cream, sage, salt, and pepper. Cook until slightly thickened. (Tips: Keep whisking to ensure the sauce does not separate.)

Ravioli Assembly and Cooking

Tools and Equipment

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
1 pound homemade pasta dough divided and rolled into sheets
1 tablespoon salt for boiling water

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Roll out the pasta dough into thin sheets. Place lobster filling in dollops, cover with another sheet, and seal. (Tips: Use water to seal the edges and remove air bubbles.)
  2. Step 2: Cut into squares, refrigerate while making the sauce. (Tips: Use a ravioli cutter or knife.)
  3. Step 3: Boil water with salt, then cook the ravioli until tender (2-5 minutes). (Tips: Do not crowd the pot; cook in batches if needed.)
  4. Step 4: Transfer cooked ravioli into the skillet with sauce and simmer briefly before serving. (Tips: Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.)

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 407
  • Protein: 16g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 2g

Additional Information

Notes: Be careful not to overfill the ravioli to ensure they seal properly. Use a pasta roller to achieve evenly thin pasta sheets.

Background: Lobster ravioli is a classic Italian dish enjoyed for its luxury and delectable mix of creamy, seafood flavors.

Geographic Region: Italian cuisine

Seasonality: Spring and summer, when fresh lobster is most available.

Occasion: Special occasions, romantic dinners, entertaining guests.

Recommended Pairings

  • Chardonnay
  • French baguette
  • Grilled asparagus

Tags

Italian Ravioli Lobster Gourmet Seafood Dinner Homemade Special Occasion Main Course