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Easy Lobster & Seafood Ravioli Cream Sauce Recipe

Published: Aug 31, 2023 · Modified: Nov 22, 2024 by Tabetha Klein · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Is it a date night or maybe even a special occasion? Did you just come home with a package of lobster or seafood ravioli? While a basic Alfredo sauce might do, never settle for less! Cue our game-changing, Easy Seafood Ravioli Sauce recipe. An amazing creamy sauce that elevates your dish from "it's good" to "absolutely restaurant-worthy". 

Lobster Ravioli in a cream sauce garnished with fresh thyme in a black bowl
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  • What You’ll Need: The Ingredients List 
  • Tools to Use
  • Instructions
  • Storage and Leftovers
  • Tips, Tricks, and Variations
  • Choosing the Right Ravioli
  • Similar Recipes
  • A Note on Wine
  • 📖 Recipe
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What You’ll Need: The Ingredients List 

Before diving in, let's gather our troops. You can find most of these ingredients at your local grocery stores like Whole Foods, Costco, or Trader Joe's. For this easy recipe, you’ll need:

lobster ravioli, one cut so you can see the pink inside on a table with garlic, lemon wedges and cream
  • Heavy cream
  • Dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc are the best options)
  • Lemon juice and lemon zest
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic cloves
  • Fresh herbs like thyme, or rosemary
  • Fresh black pepper
  • ​Kosher salt
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes, tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning

Tools to Use

  • A large pot of salted water
  • Large saute or saute pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Garlic press

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Ravioli

Follow package directions to cook your store-bought lobster ravioli. Make sure to add plenty of salt to your water (make it taste like seawater). This ensures that the pasta itself is well seasons adding a little level of hidden flavor. 

ravioli coming out of a pot of boiling water

Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the cooked ravioli from the pot of water when they float to the top, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes. Remove them from the water, and set them to the side in an even layer so they don't stick to each other while we are making our sauce. 

Step 2: The Creamy Base

Start by heating some olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Sauté your minced or crushed garlic cloves (a garlic press does come in handy here) for about 1-2 minutes—just until fragrant.

Carefully add the white wine, and let it reduce for about 30 seconds. Next, add your heavy cream, and let it warm up. A creamy garlic butter sauce is about to be born!

Step 3: Add Flavor and Seasoning

Stir in some lemon juice and lemon zest. Then, add Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Reduce your temperature to low, and keep stirring with a wooden spoon until you achieve that perfect sauce consistency.

Continue until the parmesan has completely melted. Depending on what type of parmesan you use, it may take up to 5 minutes to completely dissolve. Finish with your fresh thyme, kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Keep in mind that parmesan is naturally salty, so taste your sauce first!

Step 4: Combine and Serve

ravioli in a cream sauce garnished with fresh time on a black plate

Combine the sauce and cooked ravioli gently, ensuring each piece is well coated. For extra protein and a level of boujee, consider adding some tender lobster meat or lobster tails to the mix. Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley. Voila! Your main dish is ready.

What Are the Best Side Dishes?

To make it a complete meal, consider a simple Caesar or house side salad and a glass of white wine. We recommend using the same wine used while cooking as it will pair well since it's also IN the dish.

I love to serve my pasta dishes with a good quality loaf of bread like a French baguette or sourdough. Using it to sop up every last drip of sauce left on our plate. My favorite quote from my husband Jon while recipe testing was "I could literally drink this sauce". So yeah, savor it.

Storage and Leftovers

If you end up with leftover sauce, it can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days. If you've already mixed your sauce all together with your ravioli we recommend enjoying your leftovers in 1-2 days. But honestly, it's so delicious, I doubt you'll have any left!

Tips, Tricks, and Variations

For a pink sauce: Add a bit of tomato paste, tomato sauce, or even chopped sun-dried tomatoes to give you more flavor and texture. In a pinch, you can even use jarred tomato sauce. Go light with just a tablespoon or so though. 

For a richer, buttery sauce: Using unsalted butter along with olive oil will keep the butter from burning, but also give you an extra rich layer of flavor.

Shallot or Garlic: Use both, or replace garlic with thinly sliced or minced shallots for a slightly sweeter flavor. No wrong choice here.

This lobster ravioli cream sauce is so versatile, that it's also a perfect complement to seafood ravioli, but can also be used with something like butternut squash ravioli. It’s truly an easy sauce made with simple ingredients that bring out the rich, creamy lobster flavor in every bite. Perfect for when you want to impress but also keep things relaxed.

Choosing the Right Ravioli

Alright, let's talk about the star of the show—your ravioli. While we absolutely fell in love with Costco's lobster ravioli during our recipe testing (seriously, you can't go wrong with it!), there are a few other pathways to ravioli heaven.

Costco Lobster Ravioli

package Rana lobster ravioli in a twin pack

Cost: Approximately $10-$12 for 2-4 servings

The brand Costco carries is Giovanni Rana and is a great budget-friendly option. It comes in a two-pack, and each pack holds 20 raviolis or two servings of 10 each. If you're a Costco member, snatch these up on your next trip!

Trader Joe's Lobster Ravioli

Cost: Around $7-$9 for 2 servings
Trader Joe’s is another place where you can get quality lobster ravioli without breaking the bank. Their version also has a nice, delicate lobster flavor that pairs wonderfully with our creamy sauce. Note: We've found it isn't always available all year round.

Homemade Lobster Ravioli

Cost: Varies, but potentially $20-$30 for 2-4 servings
If you're up for the challenge, making your own lobster ravioli can be a fun kitchen project. It's the most expensive option and the most work. This avenue is only for those who love the art of pasta making and cooking.

Seafood Ravioli

Cost: Varies, typically $7-$12 for 2 servings
Not a big lobster fan? No problem! Seafood ravioli filled with shrimp, crab, or scallops is another great option that can easily be found at grocery stores or Italian restaurants.

Similar Recipes

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A Note on Wine

While many pasta sauce recipes opt for chicken stock, a dash of white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc can bring out the lobster flavor in a way that's pure magic. Trust me, it’s the good stuff. But make sure to keep it on medium heat— we want to reduce it but not catch fire unless you're a seasoned kitchen pro.

So, go on, give it a try! Especially if it's your first time making a cream sauce. You’ll find it’s one of the best sauces you can make for special occasions or even just a lovely dinner at home. 

By the way, we recipe-tested this on Costco’s lobster ravioli, but stay tuned for our homemade lobster ravioli version. Until then, happy cooking!

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Lobster Ravioli in a cream sauce garnished with fresh thyme in a black bowl

Easy Lobster & Seafood Ravioli Cream Sauce Recipe

Elevate your date night or special occasion with this creamy lobster ravioli sauce recipe. Combining the richness of heavy cream, the zestiness of lemon, and the sharpness of Parmesan, this sauce is the perfect complement to your lobster or seafood ravioli. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe by - Tabetha Klein
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Servings 2 people
Calories 753 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Sauce Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Garlic Press optional
  • Tasting Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cloves Garlic - minced or crushed
  • 1 ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • ¼ cup Dry White Wine - optional
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese - shredded
  • 1 Zest of Lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • tt Kosher Salt
  • tt Fresh Ground Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Follow package directions to cook your store-bought lobster ravioli.
    ravioli coming out of a pot of boiling water
  • Sauté your minced or crushed garlic cloves in olive oil for about 1-2 minutes or until just fragrant.
    sautéing garlic in olive oil
  • Add the white wine, and let it reduce for about 30 seconds.
    heavy cream being added to a pan that has been deglazed with white wine
  • Next, add your heavy cream, and let it warm up.
  • Add your Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh thyme.
    Stiring fresh thyme into a cream sauce with wooden spoon
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and stir slowly until all the parmesan has melted.
  • Taste, and season with kosher salt & fresh ground pepper as needed.
  • Add your lobster ravioli, garnish with fresh thyme, and enjoy!
    Lobster Ravioli in a cream sauce garnished with fresh thyme in a black bowl

Notes

Ravioli Recommendation: Costco carries Giovanni Rana and it's a great budget-friendly option ($10-$12 for 2-4 servings) and the flavor is great. It comes in a two-pack, each pack holds 20 raviolis or two servings of 10 each. Totalling 40 ravioli! 
For a pink sauce: Add a bit of tomato paste, tomato sauce, or even chopped sun-dried tomatoes to give you more flavor and texture. In a pinch, you can even use jarred tomato sauce. Go light with just a tablespoon or so though. 
For a richer, buttery sauce: Using unsalted butter along with olive oil will keep the butter from burning, but also give you an extra rich layer of flavor.
Shallot or Garlic: Use both, or replace garlic with thinly sliced or minced shallots for a slightly sweeter flavor. No wrong choice here.

Nutrition

Calories: 753kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 23gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 42gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 202mgSodium: 845mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2590IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 718mgIron: 1mg
Keyword sauce, pasta, ravioli, lobster
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