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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Indulge in these creamy seafood stuffed shells, packed with lobster, crab, and shrimp. A delightful dish for seafood lovers!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Shells
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Cook according to package instructions
Seafood Filling
  • 8 ounces Lobster Meat Opt for fresh
  • 8 ounces Crab Meat Opt for fresh
  • 8 ounces Shrimp Use peeled and deveined
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Can swap for light cream cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Freshly shredded
Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Use unsalted for better control of saltiness
  • 2 tbsp Flour Can use gluten-free
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half if desired
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the lobster, crab, shrimp, cream cheese, and mozzarella cheese until well combined.
  4. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the seafood mixture and place in a baking dish.
  5. For the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Slowly add the heavy cream while stirring, then add the Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
  7. Pour the sauce over the stuffed shells in the baking dish.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

To enhance the flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs such as parsley or basil before serving.
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