HOW TO MAKE THE VIRAL TRADER JOES LOBSTER BISQUE PASTA!

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium onion Onion (diced)
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tablespoons Italian Parsley (chopped, fresh)
• 8 oz Trader Joe's Langostino Tails (defrosted and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced (about 3 cloves))
• to taste dash Seasoned Salt
• to taste dash Old Bay Seasoning
• to taste dash Onion Powder
• to taste dash Garlic Powder
• to taste dash Black Pepper
• to taste dash Paprika
• 1 cup Trader Joe's Lobster Bisque (ready‑made)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 cups Fresh Spinach (washed and packed)
• 8 oz Pasta (Trader Joe's Paparelli or any shape) (dry weight)
• 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables

   Dice the half onion, halve the cup of cherry tomatoes, and chop the Italian parsley. Set aside in separate bowls.

   Time: PT5M

2. Defrost and Clean Lobster Tails

   Place the frozen Langostino tails in a bowl of cold water until thawed, then rinse under cold running water and pat dry.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook Pasta

   Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, bring to a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook according to package directions (about 10‑12 minutes) until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: boiling

4. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté 4‑5 minutes until softened and fragrant.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

5. Add Cherry Tomatoes

   Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes until they begin to soften.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

6. Cook Lobster Tails

   Add the defrosted Langostino tails to the pan, season with seasoned salt, Old Bay, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika. Cook 1‑2 minutes just to heat through.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

7. Incorporate Lobster Bisque

   Pour the Trader Joe's lobster bisque into the skillet, stir to combine, and let simmer for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

8. Add Parmesan

   Stir in half a cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

9. Wilt Spinach

   Add the two cups of fresh spinach and toss until wilted, about 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

10. Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet, toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: medium

11. Plate and Garnish

    Serve the pasta onto plates, sprinkle with extra Parmesan, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and the chopped parsley.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

560

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

20g

Fiber

3g