Description
This Lobster Ravioli is a luxurious, restaurant-quality dish made at home. Featuring delicate homemade pasta filled with creamy ricotta and caramelized onions, itโs tossed in a rich, buttery cream sauce with tender lobster. Perfect for romantic dinners, special occasions, or anyone craving healthy homemade recipes and easy dinner recipes with gourmet flair. Serve with a crisp Caesar salad for the ultimate meal.
Ingredients
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For the Ravioli Filling:
- Olive oil
- 1 Vidalia onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano
- 1 large egg yolk
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
For the Ravioli Pasta:
- 1 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 7 tablespoons fine cornmeal
- 9 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons water (add as needed)
For the Cream Sauce:
- 2 lobster tails
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Crushed red pepper, for garnish
Instructions
Make the Ravioli Filling:
- Heat 1โ2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until caramelized (about 20 minutes). Add more olive oil if needed. Remove from heat, mince finely, and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, caramelized onions, egg yolk, salt, and crushed red pepper. Set aside.
Make the Ravioli Dough:
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or by hand in a bowl), mix flour and cornmeal.
- Add egg yolks, olive oil, and water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll into thin sheets using a pasta machine, gradually decreasing thickness to setting #2 (about โ -inch thick).
Assemble the Ravioli:
- Place ยฝ teaspoon of filling on the pasta sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Brush edges with water.
- Fold over the pasta sheet and press to seal. Use a ravioli stamper to cut out shapes.
- Transfer ravioli to a floured baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to cook. To freeze, place on a baking sheet in a single layer, freeze for 30 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container.
Make the Sauce & Cook the Ravioli:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add lobster tails and cook for 4โ5 minutes until opaque. Rinse under cold water, remove meat from shells, chop, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat cream, butter, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper over medium heat. Simmer for 7 minutes.
- Cook ravioli in a pot of salted boiling water for about 2 minutes until they float.
- Transfer ravioli and chopped lobster to the sauce. Gently mix and serve with crushed red pepper and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Ravioli and sauce can be prepped in advance for easy cooking.
- If you donโt have a pasta machine, roll dough thinly with a rolling pin.
- Substitute shrimp for lobster for a different take.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 290mg