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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells That'll Impress Your Guests

Indulge in Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells filled with succulent lobster and crab for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 24 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Prepare 20-24 to account for any breaks.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Lobster Meat Use fresh or cooked.
  • 1 cup Lump Crab Meat Pick through for shell pieces.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure softened.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Adds richness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use for sautéing.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Essential for thickening.
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese For stuffing and garnishing.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Fine grated.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • baking dish
  • whisk
  • spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour to create a roux. Cook for about a minute until golden.
  3. Gradually add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream while whisking to avoid lumps. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 8 ounces of cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of lobster meat and 1 cup of lump crab meat. Season with salt and pepper and mix in half of the mozzarella cheese.
  5. Fill each cooled pasta shell with the seafood mixture and arrange in the baking dish. Dot with butter and top with remaining mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble ahead of time and store in the fridge. Adjust baking time if refrigerated.

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