Description
Creamy seafood stuffed shells are an indulgent and comforting dish, filled with rich lobster, crab, and shrimp, then smothered in a homemade cream sauce—perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Filling:
- 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 8 ounces Lobster Meat
- 8 ounces Crab Meat (opt for fresh)
- 8 ounces Shrimp
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese (can swap for light cream cheese)
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (freshly shredded)
- For the Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Flour (can use gluten-free)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (substitute with half-and-half)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
1. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Toss in the lobster and crab, cooking for 2–3 minutes until just heated. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked seafood, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
4. Boil the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
5. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
6. Gradually stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, whisking until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a layer of sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
8. Stuff each pasta shell with the seafood mixture and arrange in the baking dish.
9. Pour remaining sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
11. Allow to cool slightly, garnish with extra parmesan or fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
A squeeze of lemon juice adds a bright touch before serving.
Use freshly grated cheeses for the best melt and flavor.
You can swap the seafood for your preferred combination, including scallops or white fish.
Prepare the filling a day ahead and store in the fridge to save time.
Light cream cheese and half-and-half can be used to lighten the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg