Seafood Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Seafood Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Creamy Cheese Sauce—a delightful dish that transforms your dining experience into a celebration of taste. These beautifully stuffed pasta shells are filled with a rich blend of fresh lobster and crab, enveloped in a velvety, cheesy sauce that will warm your heart. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe combines ease and elegance, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of loved ones. With simple preparation steps and the option to make ahead, this seafood pasta bake is destined to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lobster meat
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt ½ tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add lobster and crab; cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cooked seafood with cream cheese, ½ cup mozzarella, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool slightly.
- In the skillet, melt remaining butter; stir in flour for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Add Parmesan and remaining mozzarella; cook until creamy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread cheese sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Stuff each shell with seafood filling and arrange them in the dish. Pour remaining sauce over the shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg