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Homemade Lobster Ravioli

This lobster ravioli recipe involves making delicate pasta dough from scratch, filling each piece with a rich, briny lobster mixture, and gently boiling until tender. The final dish showcases beautifully shaped ravioli with a silky texture and vibrant seafood flavor, perfect for a refined yet personal meal.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for the dough
  • 2 large eggs for the dough
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for the dough
  • 1 cup cooked lobster meat finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp ricotta cheese for filling
  • 1 squeeze lemon for zest and juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or tarragon
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tbsp butter for serving
  • 1 clove garlic minced, optional
  • 1/2 cup white wine for sauce, optional

Equipment

  • Rolling pin or pasta machine
  • Pastry cutter or glass
  • Large pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Small rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Start by making the pasta dough: place the flour on a clean surface, create a well in the center, crack in the eggs, add olive oil, and gently mix with a fork until combined. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes, then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the lobster filling: in a bowl, combine the finely chopped lobster meat with ricotta, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the filling is creamy and flavorful. Set aside.
  3. After the dough has rested, divide it into four portions. Roll each piece through a pasta machine or with a rolling pin until very thin, about 1/16 inch. Keep the rolled dough covered to prevent it from drying out.
  4. Cut out circles using a pastry cutter or glass, about 3 inches in diameter. Place a teaspoon of lobster filling in the center of each circle, then moisten the edges with a little water. Fold the dough over and press gently to seal, removing any trapped air.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer, around 90°C or just below boiling. Carefully drop in the ravioli and cook for 3–4 minutes, until they float to the surface and are tender. Use a slotted spoon to gently lift them out.
  6. While the ravioli cook, prepare the sauce: melt butter in a pan, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in white wine and simmer until slightly reduced. Toss the cooked ravioli in the sauce or serve them drizzled with the sauce alongside.
  7. Gently transfer the cooked ravioli onto plates, spoon the warm sauce over them, and garnish with extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy their delicate, silky texture and luscious lobster filling.