Lobster Quinoa Pasta with Creamy Smoked Paprika Sauce
 
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This recipe was submitted by Lily Erlic, as an entry in the Go Dairy Free / So Delicious Dairy Free 3-Course Recipe Contest. Note that the prep time does not include chilling.
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Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups quinoa macaroni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk beverage
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves roasted garlic, mashed (optional)
  • 1 cup lobster claw meat, cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and drizzle a little olive oil or any other vegetable oil.
  2. In a sauce pan, add coconut oil. Let melt on medium heat. Add Coconut Milk Beverage and stir. In a small cup add tapioca starch and water. Stir until blended. Add this slurry to the coconut oil mixture in the sauce pan. Whisk until incorporated. Add sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika and roasted garlic if desired. Stir well. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat. Add cooked lobster. Continue to stir. Cover.
  3. Arrange cooked quinoa macaroni on a platter. Pour So Delicious Lobster sauce on top. Reserve sauce in a side bowl to have on the table while serving. Sprinkle the dish and sauce bowl with cilantro.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/lobster-quinoa-pasta-creamy-smoked-paprika-sauce