The pros: Tasty ravioli, visually Trader Joe's Lobster Ravioli are very pretty with a candy cane like stripe. Makes for 2 servings or one big serving.
The cons: Filling is very homogenous so don't expect big chunks of lobster here.
The verdict: For $3.99, this is a much better way of indulging in Lobster Ravioli than paying $20 to have this out in a restaurant. The only thing you won't get here is a big dinner bill. This can be dressed up to match what comes in a restaurant by adding shrimp or langostinos to the sauce. Even peas could be added to make it a full meal.
The fresh pasta was good. The stripe is more decorative than anything else as the red tastes no different from the yellow pasta. The filling was a nice lobster, cheese, breading mixture. The one thing you might also notice is the distinct flavor of Old Bay is pronounced but not overpowering.
If you are a seafood fan and you keep your expectations in line with $4 ravioli, this is a great choice
The box of Trader Joe's Lobster Ravioli:
The nutritional information, the ingredients, how to prepare:
After being cooked you get:
What do most places serve this with? Usually a pink sauce. I added some basil too.
Would I buy this again? For me this is a yes. Obviously you would need to be a seafood fan and you need to check your expectations for $3.99. You aren't going to get chunks of lobster, but you'll get a nice filling with some lobster, some breading and some cheese. Paired with the right sauce
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Did you try it? Let me know what you think in the comments section!
buyingseafood says
Thanks for reviewing this, I have a package in my freezer I haven't tried yet.
becomebetty says
No problem. A good pink sauce really adds to the dish. Would love to hear what you thought of it!
Emily Browning says
I had thrown out the package, opting to store the rest in a ziploc baggie. This saved me a few days later when I had no idea how long to cook these for. Much appreciated!
becomebetty says
Glad I was able to help!
Christy says
Hey there.
I have a package of these and the sell by date is 9/6/21. They’ve been sitting in the back of the fridge since 8/9/21. Unopened !!
Are we sure their still good even though they’ve only been InThe fridge? It’s fish… so I’m apprehensive as you can imagine!!
becomebetty says
Hey Christy? I'd toss them. Food illness is never worth it.
Ida says
Can I still use it in freezer since 2021!
becomebetty says
When in doubt, throw it out. That's a while. Thanks for stopping by.