Description
A creamy and delightful seafood pasta dish that combines lobster bisque with linguine and langostino tails, perfect for replicating coastal dining experiences at home.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) linguine or spaghetti
- Salt, for pasta water
- 1 (10 oz / 284 g) package Trader Joe’s frozen langostino tails, thawed
- 1 (17.6 oz / 500 ml) carton Trader Joe’s lobster bisque
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lobster bisque and bring to a gentle simmer. If using, add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Add thawed langostino tails to the skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, until heated through.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream (if using) and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 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 the desired consistency is reached.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Thawed langostino ensures even warming in the sauce. Adjust red pepper flakes and lemon juice for personal preference.
