Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells
A luxurious dish that combines lobster, crab, and shrimp with creamy cheeses, all stuffed into jumbo pasta shells for a delightful seafood experience.
Ingredients
Seafood Filling
- 1 cup Lobster meat
- 1 cup Crab meat
- 1 cup Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 15 oz Ricotta cheese
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 1.5 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Other Ingredients
- 12 pieces Jumbo pasta shells Cook according to package instructions
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Onion, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped Plus extra for garnish
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 cups Cheese sauce Store-bought or homemade
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lobster meat, crab meat, shrimp, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and half of the mozzarella. Add sautéed onion and garlic, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each cooked shell with the seafood mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and pair with a simple green salad and a glass of white wine. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.