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Seafood Stuffed Shells

Delicious Seafood Stuffed Shells for Cozy Nights In

These Seafood Stuffed Shells are a comforting and indulgent dish featuring a delightful mix of lobster, crab, and shrimp.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Lobster Meat Fresh lobster brings a rich, indulgent flavor.
  • 1 cup Crab Meat Sweet and tender, can use imitation crab.
  • 1 cup Shrimp Tender shrimp complements the filling beautifully.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Creates a creamy filling.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Essential for gooey texture.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Used for sautéing garlic.
  • Flour Key for thickening the sauce.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Forms the base of the sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds depth and richness to the sauce.
For the Pasta
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Ensure cooked al dente.
Seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper Adjust based on seafood salinity.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • large mixing bowl
  • large pot
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add seafood, stir and warm through.
  2. Combine sautéed seafood with cream cheese, mozzarella, and seasoning in a bowl.
  3. Boil salted water, cook pasta shells until al dente, drain, and cool.
  4. Make the sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, adding cream and cheese until smooth.
  5. Preheat oven, layer sauce in a dish, fill shells with mixture, cover with sauce.
  6. Bake covered for 20 minutes, uncover and bake until golden.
  7. Let cool briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a creamier sauce, consider adding more cheese or a splash of white wine.

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