Trader Joe’s Lobster Pasta (Printable Version)
Creamy linguine with lobster bisque and langostino—a quick, decadent seafood meal perfect for any occasion.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz (340 g) linguine or spaghetti
02 - Salt, for pasta water
→ Seafood & Sauce
03 - 1 (10 oz / 284 g) package Trader Joe’s frozen langostino tails, thawed
04 - 1 (17.6 oz / 500 ml) carton Trader Joe’s lobster bisque
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Finishing Touches
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
09 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
02 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in the lobster bisque and bring to a gentle simmer. If using, add red pepper flakes for heat.
04 - Add thawed langostino tails to the skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, until heated through.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream (if using) and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
07 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Cooks in just twenty minutes from start to finish
- Uses convenient Trader Joe’s frozen and prepared ingredients
- Tastes like a restaurant special for a fraction of the price
- Easily adaptable with extra veggies or your favorite seafood
02 -
- High in protein and omega 3 from seafood
- Easy to double or halve for different group sizes
- A complete meal in one pan when you add spinach or peas
03 -
- Always reserve some pasta water so you can adjust your sauce texture at the end
- Taste and season the sauce before adding the pasta for best flavor control
- Let your creamy sauce and seafood mixture gently simmer, never boil, to keep everything tender