Viral Trader Joe's Lobster Pasta (Better Than TikTok)

The viral Trader Joe's lobster pasta has been all over TikTok, but I had to make it better. My version adds juicy cherry tomatoes and sweet summer corn for freshness. It's a quick weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 450g (16 oz) farfalle (bow-tie pasta), or pasta of your choice

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 340g (12 oz) Trader Joe's frozen langostino tails, thawed, or 450g (16 oz) Argentinian shrimp, peeled and cut into small pieces

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup fresh corn kernels

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Pinch of red pepper flakes (or Jennifer Fisher Spicy Salt, if you have it)

• Chopped Italian parsley or basil, for garnish

Method

1. Cook the pasta: Boil the farfalle until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.

2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic.

3. Cook the seafood: Add the langostino tails or shrimp. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook until just opaque.

4. Add the vegetables: Stir in the cherry tomatoes and corn. Cook until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.

5. Toss: Add the pasta and a splash of the reserved pasta water to help the sauce cling. Adjust the seasoning.

6. Serve: Garnish with parsley or basil and serve warm.

What I used

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• Large skillet

• Pasta pot with strainer

• Jennifer Fisher Spicy Salt

Tips

• Make it richer: add a splash of cream or white wine.

• Make it spicy: use chili crisp or double the red pepper flakes.

• Short on time? Use pre-cooked shrimp and toss them in at the end.

• Out of corn season? Frozen corn works. Thaw and pat it dry first.

• Leftovers: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.