Seafood Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Indulge in a comforting dish that brings the taste of the ocean to your table: Seafood Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Creamy Cheese Sauce. This recipe features tender jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a luscious mixture of succulent lobster and crab, all enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to elegant gatherings, these stuffed shells are sure to impress. With their decadent flavor and simple preparation steps, you’ll have a show-stopping meal ready in no time. Dive into this delightful seafood dish that promises to be a hit with everyone!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lobster meat
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt ½ tablespoon of butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then fold in lobster and crab meat until heated through.
- In a bowl, mix seafood with cream cheese, ½ cup mozzarella, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and cool slightly.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually add heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Incorporate Parmesan and remaining mozzarella until creamy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread some cheese sauce in a baking dish. Stuff each shell with seafood filling, place them in the dish, and cover with remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg