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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells for a Decadent Dinner Delight

Indulge in Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells, a luxurious comfort dish combining tender pasta with lobster, crab, and shrimp.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Cook al dente
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Lobster Meat Fresh recommended
  • 8 ounces Crab Meat Fresh recommended
  • 8 ounces Shrimp Fresh recommended
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Consider light version
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Freshly shredded
For the Sauce
  • 5 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Flour Can use gluten-free
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chopped lobster and crab meat, cooking until heated through, around 3–5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked seafood mixture with 8 ounces of cream cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste; mix until smooth.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 12 jumbo pasta shells until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse gently with cold water.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour for about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until thickened.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Fill each shell with seafood mixture and place seam-side up. Pour remaining sauce over shells.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Can be made ahead and refrigerated. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes covered with foil.

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