Ingredients

For the Shrimp Stock :
1/2 pound unpeeled large shrimp
1 yellow onion , quartered
2 stalks celery with leaves , cut into pieces
1 lemon , halved
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 cups water
For the Sauce :
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 shallot , minced
2 cloves garlic , minced
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup white wine
1 cup canned petite diced tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
16 lobster ravioli
For Garnish :
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Lobster Ravioli in Tomato Cream Sauce with Shrimp is a fancy seafood dish perfect for a date night or dinner party. Delicately stuffed with lobster meat, the ravioli is beautifully balanced and matched with the tangy tomato cream sauce. The added shrimp in the dish pairs with the lobster and enhances the texture greatly. It is a visually stunning dish, sure to impress any guest. Making ravioli from scratch is a labor of love, but it is well worth the effort. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.Next, for the Shrimp Stock: Place the shrimp shells in a large pot and add onion, celery, lemon, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, and peppercorns. Add the water and bring to a boil.
3.Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.
4.Strain the stock and keep aside.
5.Then, for the Tomato Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a pan, add the shallot and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.
6.Add lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Cook for a minute.
7.Pour in the wine and tomatoes. Increase the heat and let it come to a boil.
8.Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for around 10 minutes until it thickens.
9.Add cream and shrimp stock into the pan, simmer again for about 5 minutes.
10.Add salt and black pepper to taste.
11.Cook the lobster ravioli according to package directions, drain well, and set aside.
12.Spread the cooked shrimp in a shallow baking dish, cover with the tomato cream sauce
13.Arrange the cooked lobster raviolis over the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest on top.
14.Bake for 12-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot.

PROS

Lobster raviolis are luxurious and flavorful while the shrimp adds a chewy texture.

The tomato cream sauce brings all the flavors together with a tangy note.

CONS

Lobster is an expensive seafood and so is hard to source for everyone.
Additionally, this dish is high in calories and fat, and not suitable for a daily meal plan.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The seafood, particularly the shrimp and lobster used in the recipe, is high in protein and low in saturated fat. Lobsters have a good source of vitamin B-12, zinc, and magnesium. The tomatoes in the sauce are high in vitamin C, K, and potassium.

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