Best Lobster Ravioli with Cajun Cream Sauce Recipe

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Looking for the perfect date night meal to make for a special occasion that won't take more than 40 minutes to make and offered fancy elevated ingredients at an affordable price? Look no further, this creamy lobster ravioli sauce with store-bought lobster ravioli is the best, easy recipe to impress your loved ones. This meal requires simple ingredients that can typically be found in any home kitchen.

This ravioli dish is an excellent way to get that delicious lobster flavor into your at home dinner at an affordable price. A meal like this is an excellent option for a quick weeknight dinner since it takes less than 45 minutes to make, It is also a great option for date night. This seafood ravioli can also be a great option for Christmas dinner, especially if you add fresh lobster tails or lobster meat into it as well.

This was inspired by my Cheesy Garlic Buttered Gnocchi on this site, and pairs well with this Cheesy Garlic Bread.

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Ingredients
Instructions
Substitutions and Swaps
Variations of this Creamy Lobster Ravioli Sauce
Equipment
How do you store leftover lobster ravioli?
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Ingredients

The ingredients within this dish were chosen in order to pack it with flavor. The spices and seasonings in this creamy cajun sauce really helps your dish stand out over other lobster ravioli sauces.

bacon
butter
olive oil
garlic clove
parmesan cheese
heavy cream
paprika
cayenne pepper seasoning
garlic powder
onion powder
salt and black pepper
lobster ravioli

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Step 1: Chop bacon into small pieces. Cook bacon in the skillet on medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan. Remove about half of the bacon grease leaving some in the pan. Add butter and olive oil to the skillet. Add in crushed garlic and cook until fragrant.

Step 2: Pour in heavy whipping cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Cook until parmesan is melted in. Cook ravioli according to the directions on the package.

Step 3: Add in the cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper into sauce. Mix in spices.

Step 4: Add a large spoonful of pasta water to the sauce and mix in. Add ravioli into the pan and fold into the sauce. Sprinkle bacon on top with fresh parsley or fresh chives if desired. Serve immediately.

Hint: be sure you are adding both the olive oil and butter in step 1. The olive oil helps prevent the butter from browning and the garlic from burning. This is essential because if either the butter browns or the garlic burns, the flavor of your creamy sauce will completely change.

Substitutions and Swaps

Ravioli - ravioli can be replaced with any pasta shape, this is the best sauce for any pasta. It goes very well with cavatappi or rigatoni because the creamy sauce gets stuck inside the pasta giving you a burst of flavor and creaminess when you bite in. You can also add fresh lobster if you still want that lobster flavor in this instance
Heavy Cream - use whole milk if heavy cream is not available, this may alter the thickness of the sauce
Vegetarian - omit the bacon and use cheese ravioli for a seafood free option as well

Variations of this Creamy Lobster Ravioli Sauce

Creamy Tomato Sauce - use tomato paste in place of the majority of the spices for a delicious and comforting creamy tomato sauce
Brown Butter Sauce - use a brown butter sauce with fresh herbs for a decadent alternative
White Wine Sauce - create a creamy white wine based sauce to pair with this dish. Use a dry white wine like pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc to make a white sauce with heavy cream
Kid friendly - use cheese ravioli instead of lobster ravioli and omit some of the spices. A red sauce such as a marinara sauce or traditional pasta sauce may be more kid friendly as well

See this Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce on my website!

Equipment

To make this recipe, you will need a cast iron skillet and a boiling pot to cook the ravioli in. Most of the cooking can be done in the cast iron skillet which is great because it means minimal dishes. You will also need a garlic crush and a sharp knife and cutting board.

How do you store leftover lobster ravioli?

Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.

These ingredients do stand up well to freezing for up to 2 months.

Expert Tip

For an extra pop of flavor, finish the dish off with lemon zest or fresh lemon juice and fresh grated parmesan cheese. Using fresh parmesan cheese instead of pre-grated parmesan makes a big difference when it comes to flavor.

FAQ

Where do I buy lobster ravioli?

You can typically find lobster ravioli at any of your local grocery stores. You also can choose to make homemade ravioli. Adding your own lobster and cheese mixture into the pasta squares is an excellent way to make homemade lobster ravioli as well.

Why is pasta water added to the sauce?

Adding some of the pasta water to the sauce is adding additional starch and will help to thicken the sauce. This also helps add to the creaminess of the dish. Pasta water also helps the sauce stick better to the pasta.

How long should I cook the pasta?

You want to cook the ravioli according to the directions on the package. Every package and type may have different directions so it is important to follow whatever directions you are given. You do want to make sure the cooked ravioli is al dente. This not only gives the ravioli a great texture but also allows a little room for the pasta to soften more when added to the sauce.

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Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with lobster ravioli with creamy cajun sauce:

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