Description
Indulge in these Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells, a luxurious pasta dish packed with lobster, crab, and shrimp, all enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce. This decadent dish is perfect for special occasions, date nights, or cozy family dinners. With a creamy blend of Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese, each bite delivers an irresistible seafood flavor in a luscious, comforting sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 8 oz lobster meat
- 8 oz lump crab meat
Produce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Baking & Spices
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
Other
- Aluminum foil (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Seafood: If needed, chop the lobster and crab meat into small pieces.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese (⅜ cup), and ½ cup mozzarella. Stir in the seafood and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Sauce:
- In a pan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and cook for another minute to remove the raw taste.
- Pour in heavy cream and remaining Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Stuff the Shells: Fill each cooked pasta shell with the seafood mixture and arrange in the baking dish.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the creamy sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake & Serve: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Add shrimp: You can also mix in cooked, chopped shrimp for even more seafood flavor.
- Make it extra rich: Drizzle with a little lemon juice or top with fresh parsley for added freshness.
- Pair with: Garlic bread and a crisp salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
