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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells: A Cozy Indulgence at Home

Indulge in creamy seafood stuffed shells filled with lobster, crab, and shrimp for an elegant dinner experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Cooked al dente
For the Seafood Filling
  • 1 cup Lobster Meat Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Crab Meat Fresh preferred
  • 1 cup Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Light cream cheese can be substituted
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Freshly shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated fresh for best flavor
For the Thickening Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be substituted
For Flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • large pot
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté 2 minced garlic cloves until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add fresh lobster and crab meat, cooking until heated through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in 4 ounces of cream cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 12 jumbo pasta shells until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  3. Using the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour a thin layer of sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Stuff each pasta shell with the seafood filling and place in the dish seam side up. Pour remaining sauce over shells.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm, garnished with more Parmesan or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Carefully handle stuffed shells to avoid breakage. Freshly shredded cheese is recommended for best results.

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