Kitchen Tips
- You can also use dried pasta. Follow package directions and cook until al dente.
- If using frozen lobster, ensure it’s totally thawed before removing shells; this will keep the meat from sticking.
101
PREP TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
Serves
2
Photography, Erik Putz. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeline Johari.
Table settings, candlelight, a glass of something delicious and a plate of something impressive, all ready in under an hour. Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, the dreary midpoint of winter is the perfect time to remind yourself of the pleasures of a great meal.
Pearl Morissette Chardonnay 2018
This cool-climate chardonnay from the vignerons of Niagara’s Pearl Morissette is fermented in old and new oak for 20 months. The nose leads with flint and orchard fruit, followed by a buttery palate of soft florals, citrus-driven acid and a precise, saline finish. The tropical, pineapple notes alongside creamy vanilla are harmonious and almost contradictory—an opulent complement to buttered seafood. $35, Pearl Morissette.