Seafood Stuffed Shells
Delicious jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy seafood mix, including lobster, crab, and shrimp, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Pasta and Seafood Filling
- 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells Should be cooked as per package instructions.
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Divide into two halves for mixing and topping.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells as per package instructions; once cooked, drain them and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lobster, crab, shrimp, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until blended.
Assembly and Baking
- Generously stuff each pasta shell with the seafood mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.
- Pour any leftover sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and allow them to bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melty and lightly golden.
- Finally, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding chopped spinach or using different types of seafood or cheese based on your preference. Serve immediately with a fresh green salad and a glass of white wine.