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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Decadent Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells for Cozy Dinners

Indulge in creamy seafood stuffed shells featuring a luxurious blend of lobster and crab in a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Shells
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Lobster Meat thawed and drained
  • 1 cup Crab Meat substitute with more lobster if desired
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese combination of fresh and shredded
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Flour swap with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente (9-11 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine lobster meat, crab meat, cream cheese, minced garlic, and parsley. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour, whisk constantly for about 2 minutes, then gradually pour in heavy cream, whisking until smooth. Add Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring until melted.
  5. Spoon the seafood filling into each pasta shell and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
  6. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thaw frozen seafood completely and drain it to avoid a watery filling. For gluten-free diets, substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour in the sauce.

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