Ingredients
Scale
- 1 container (16 oz) Trader Joe’s Lobster Bisque
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or short pasta of choice)
- 8 oz Trader Joe’s frozen cooked langostino tails (thawed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Prepare the sauce base: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and shallots; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the lobster bisque: Pour the Trader Joe’s Lobster Bisque into the skillet and stir to combine with garlic and shallots. Simmer gently for 4-5 minutes to heat through.
- Incorporate langostino tails: Add the thawed langostino tails to the bisque sauce, stirring gently to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated but not overcooked.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the bisque and langostino. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.
- Add finishing touches: Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Plate the pasta, garnish with fresh parsley or chives, and extra Parmesan if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in 2 tbsp heavy cream or mascarpone cheese.
- Swap langostino tails for cooked shrimp or lobster meat if preferred.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a mild spicy kick.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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