Description
Indulge in a decadent seafood delight with these creamy seafood stuffed shells. A luxurious blend of lobster, crab, and cheeses nestled in tender pasta shells, topped with a rich and velvety sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Filling:
- 8 oz lobster meat
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided into 2 portions of ½ cup each)
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated
For Baking:
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Prepare the Seafood: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt ½ tablespoon of butter. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the lobster and crab meat, cooking for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked seafood with the cream cheese, ½ cup shredded mozzarella, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Cook the Jumbo Shells: Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions. Drain and let them cool slightly before filling with the seafood mixture.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the heavy cream, whisking to combine. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and remaining shredded mozzarella, continuing to stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: seafood stuffed shells, creamy seafood pasta, lobster and crab recipe
