Lobster Ravioli with Cream Sauce
Lobster Ravioli with Cream Sauce is a luxurious Italian-American pasta dish featuring delicate, handmade ravioli pockets filled with sweet, tender lobster meat, typically bound with ricotta or mascarpone cheese. The ravioli is then bathed in a rich, velvety cream sauce, often infused with aromatics like shallots, garlic, and a splash of white wine or brandy. This dish is a signature offering in upscale Italian restaurants and is particularly popular in coastal regions known for their seafood.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both fat and protein, with a significant carbohydrate content from the pasta. It provides key nutrients like protein from the lobster and dairy, calcium from the cheese and cream, and various vitamins and minerals from the seafood. A typical restaurant serving can range from 800 to over 1,200 calories, largely due to the rich cream sauce and butter often used in preparation.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 18 g |
| Cholesterol | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 IU |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a decadent fusion of Italian pasta-making tradition with the prized ingredient of lobster, elevating a classic format to gourmet status. Nutritionally, while indulgent, lobster itself is a lean protein source, making the dish a notable (if rich) way to obtain omega-3 fatty acids and selenium.
