Description
A delicious seafood dish featuring lobster and crab stuffed in jumbo pasta shells, topped with a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lobster meat (cooked and chopped)
- 8 oz lump crab meat (picked through for shells)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 tbsp butter (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 0 cup heavy whipping cream
- 0 cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese (freshly grated)
- 20–24 jumbo pasta shells
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions, draining them about 1 minute early. Set aside to cool.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add lobster and crab meat to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes to warm through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked seafood with cream cheese and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add heavy cream, whisking to combine. Stir in Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella, continuing to stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of cheese sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Stuff each cooled pasta shell with 2-3 tablespoons of seafood filling and place in the baking dish. Pour remaining cheese sauce over the stuffed shells.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to check for any remaining shells in the crab meat before using.
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg