Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of these Seafood Stuffed Shells, a delightful blend of lobster, crab, and creamy cheeses baked to perfection in a homemade sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in!
Ingredients
For the Seafood Filling:
- 8 oz lobster meat
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter, divided
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan Reggiano
For the Pasta:
- 20–24 jumbo pasta shells
For Baking:
- Aluminum foil
- Optional: Extra Parmesan, fresh parsley or herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Seafood: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt ½ tablespoon butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add lobster and crab, sauté for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine seafood with cream cheese, ½ cup mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Boil Shells: Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and cool slightly.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tbsp butter. Whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute. Slowly add heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan and remaining ½ cup mozzarella. Cook until creamy.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread some sauce in a greased baking dish. Stuff shells with seafood mixture. Arrange in dish and pour remaining sauce on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly. Garnish with parsley or extra Parmesan and serve warm.
Notes
- Add shrimp for extra seafood goodness.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes.
- Sub in ricotta cheese for a lighter filling.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
