Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Seafood Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Creamy Cheese Sauce, a dish that merges elegance with comfort. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a luscious mixture of fresh seafood, complemented by a velvety cheese sauce that ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is designed to impress while remaining simple to prepare. Enjoy the rich flavors and impressive presentation that make this dish a true crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lobster meat
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Jumbo pasta shells
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt ½ tablespoon butter. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add lobster and crab meat, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked seafood, cream cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions; drain and cool slightly before filling.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux and gradually whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Stir in Parmesan and remaining mozzarella until creamy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread some cheese sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Stuff each shell with the seafood mixture and arrange them in the dish. Pour remaining sauce over the shells.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jumbo shell (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in cooked spinach or bell peppers into the seafood filling. If you want to add some zest, serve lemon wedges on the side for guests to squeeze over their plates.