Viral Trader Joe’s Lobster Pasta – Easy Weeknight Dinner Glow-Up

Craving something comforting, quick, and a little bit fancy?

This elevated version of the viral Trader Joe’s Lobster Bisque Pasta is everything you love about the original—with a few simple upgrades that take it to the next level. It’s creamy, flavorful, and done in under 30 minutes. Busy weeknight dinner? Nailed it.

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Why You’ll Love This Lobster Pasta

• ✔️ Uses Trader Joe’s ingredients

• ✔️ Ready in under 30 minutes

• ✔️ Feels fancy without the fuss

• ✔️ Kid-friendly, dinner-party approved

This recipe has been all over TikTok and Instagram, and once I tried it, I got the hype. But I also wanted to balance the richness of the bisque with something fresh, light, and flavorful—without turning it into a full production. That’s what this recipe delivers.

How to Make Viral Lobster Pasta (My Way)

Step 1: Cook your pasta

Boil until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.

Step 2: Build your base

In a large pan, heat butter or olive oil. Sauté shallot until soft. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds.

Step 3: Add freshness

Toss in cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to blister and soften (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 4: Layer the flavor

Add langostino tails and sauté 1–2 minutes. Optional: pour in white wine to deglaze the pan and simmer until it reduces.

Step 5: Create the sauce

Pour in the lobster bisque, add lemon zest and juice, and stir until heated through.

Step 6: Toss and top

Add pasta to the pan, mix well, and use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Finish with parmesan and fresh herbs.

Mom Hack: How to Make It Even Easier

If you’re in a rush, skip the wine and onion. Just use the garlic, tomatoes, and bisque—you’ll still have a rich, flavorful dish in minutes.

Pro Tips for Maximum Flavor

• Don’t skip the lemon zest. It brightens the dish and balances the creaminess.

• Use a pasta that holds sauce. Fusilli or fettuccine work great here.

• Want more protein? Toss in shrimp or scallops.

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Viral Trader Joe’s Lobster Pasta – Easy Weeknight Dinner Glow-Up

Yield 3-4

Author Kim Alexander

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

15 Min

Total time

25 Min

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Ingredients

• 1 container Trader Joe’s Lobster Bisque
• 1 package frozen Langostino Tails (thawed and rinsed)
• 8 oz pasta (your choice)
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 small onion or 1 shallot, diced
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional but recommended)
• 2 tbsp white wine (optional)
• Lemon (juice + zest)
• Salt + pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or basil
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
2. In a skillet, heat butter or olive oil over medium. Add diced onion/shallot and cook until soft.
3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds.
4. Toss in halved tomatoes. Cook 2–3 mins until they soften.
5. Add langostino tails, cook 1–2 mins just to warm through.
6. (Optional) Deglaze with white wine, stir and let it reduce slightly.
7. Pour in lobster bisque. Add lemon zest + a little juice. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
8. Toss in cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
9. Season with salt + pepper. Top with Parmesan and fresh parsley or basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

390

Fat

9 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Carbs

62 g

Fiber

3 g

Net carbs

59 g

Sugar

4 g

Protein

14 g

Sodium

187 mg

Cholesterol

10 mg

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