Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells for Ultimate Comfort Dining Recipe
Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells combine succulent lobster, crab, and shrimp with a rich cream cheese and mozzarella filling, all baked in a luscious parmesan cream sauce for the ultimate comfort dining experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells
Seafood Filling
- 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)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Flour (can use gluten-free)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (substitute with half-and-half)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté Seafood: In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lobster and crab meat, cooking for 2-3 minutes until just heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked seafood, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Cook Pasta Shells: Boil jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and let them cool slightly before filling.
- Make Sauce: Using the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle flour over the butter and whisk constantly for about 1 minute to create a roux. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Dish: Spread a layer of the cream sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Carefully stuff each pasta shell with the seafood filling and arrange them in the dish. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the shells.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Let the stuffed shells cool for a few minutes before garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs. Serve warm and enjoy your creamy seafood stuffed shells!
Notes
- You can substitute light cream cheese and half-and-half to reduce fat content.
- Using fresh seafood enhances flavor but frozen seafood works as well if thawed properly.
- Gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free version.
- Ensure pasta shells are cooked al dente so they hold their shape when stuffed.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
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