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A serving spoon lifting trader joes lobster pasta with crispy breadcrumbs from a white oval baking dish.

Trader Joe’s Viral Lobster Pasta


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  • Author: Chef Josie
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x

Description

A creamy, buttery pasta dish made with Trader Joe’s Lobster Bisque, Argentinian shrimp, and lemony brown butter breadcrumbs. This TikTok-famous dinner is rich in flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for seafood lovers who want a gourmet experience at home.


Ingredients

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For the Pasta:

  • 8 oz pasta (gigli, shells, or linguine)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

  • 1 lb Trader Joe’s Argentinian Red Shrimp, chopped

  • 16 oz Trader Joe’s Lobster Bisque

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • Optional: Grated parmesan cheese

For the Brown Butter Breadcrumbs:

  • 3 tbsp salted butter

  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning

  • 1 tsp lemon zest


Instructions

  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat until golden and foamy. Stir in panko. Toast for 2–3 minutes until crisp. Mix in Old Bay and lemon zest. Set aside.

  2. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

  3. Sauté shallot and garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add tomatoes and cook until softened.

  4. Add shrimp, then pour in lobster bisque. Simmer gently.

  5. Stir in lemon juice and cooked pasta. Add parsley and a splash of pasta water if needed.

  6. Top with breadcrumbs and serve with parmesan, extra zest, and parsley.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 775 kcal
  • Sodium: 1700mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Protein: 36g