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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Creamy seafood stuffed shells filled with lobster, crab, and shrimp in a rich, creamy sauce for ultimate comfort dining.


Ingredients

  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells
  • 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)
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Flour (can use gluten-free)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (substitute with half-and-half)
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Incorporate lobster meat, crab meat, and shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink and seafood is heated through, around 5-7 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, stirring until melted.
  7. Gradually stir in heavy cream and flour, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  8. Add mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  9. Carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with the seafood mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
  10. Pour any remaining cheese mixture over the stuffed shells, sprinkling Parmesan cheese on top.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy!

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs or a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can prepare the shells in advance and refrigerate before baking.