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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells That Wow Family and Friends

Elevate your dinner with Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells, a delightful blend of lobster, crab, and shrimp in a luscious cheese sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 20 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Cook al dente
  • 1 cup Fresh Lobster Cooked lobster meat can be substituted
  • 1 cup Crab Meat Tender lump crab is ideal
  • 1 cup Shrimp Adjust quantity to taste
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Any melting cheese works as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional for garnish
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted recommended
For Flavoring
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Flour All-purpose
  • Salt and Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Large pot
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 cup of diced lobster and 1 cup of lump crab meat, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the seafood is just warmed through.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed seafood with 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and creamy.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Carefully add 20 jumbo pasta shells and cook for 9-11 minutes until they are al dente. Drain and place the shells on a lined baking sheet to cool.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually pour in 1 cup of heavy cream while whisking until the sauce thickens. Stir in 1 cup of remaining mozzarella and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of cheese sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff each cooled shell with the seafood filling and place them open side up in the dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the stuffed shells.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the tops are bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a piping bag for easier shell filling. You can make this dish a day ahead and refrigerate it. If the sauce is too thin, whisk in more cheese or cornstarch for thickness.

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