Description

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells combines tender jumbo pasta shells filled with a luscious seafood blend of lobster, crab, and shrimp mixed with rich cream cheese and mozzarella. The dish is smothered in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, baked to bubbly perfection for an indulgent comfort meal perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells

Seafood Filling

8 ounces Lobster Meat
8 ounces Crab Meat (opt for fresh)
8 ounces Shrimp
4 ounces Cream Cheese (can swap for light cream cheese)
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (freshly shredded)
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper

Sauce

4 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons Flour (can use gluten-free)
1 cup Heavy Cream (substitute with half-and-half)
½ cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

Preparation: Gather and prepare all ingredients by mincing garlic, shredding mozzarella if necessary, and setting up your workspace.
Sauté Seafood: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add lobster and crab meat and cook for 2-3 minutes just until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed seafood mixture with cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
Cook Pasta Shells: Boil jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and allow them to cool slightly so they can be handled without breaking.
Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually add the heavy cream while whisking to avoid lumps, then stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
Assemble for Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a layer of the prepared cream sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Carefully fill each pasta shell with the seafood mixture and arrange them in the dish. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden.
Serve: Let the stuffed shells cool slightly. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs such as parsley, then serve warm for the ultimate comforting seafood pasta dish.

Notes

Use fresh seafood when possible for the best flavor and texture.
For a lighter version, substitute light cream cheese and half-and-half for the heavy cream.
Ensure pasta shells are cooled before stuffing to prevent tearing.
Covering with foil during the initial baking helps keep moisture in and prevents drying out the seafood filling.
Gluten-free flour can be substituted to make this recipe gluten-free.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Seafood Stuffed Shells, Creamy Stuffed Pasta, Lobster Crab Shrimp Pasta, Comfort Food, Baked Pasta, Seafood Recipe