Seafood Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Seafood Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Creamy Cheese Sauce. This elegant dish features tender pasta shells generously filled with a rich mixture of lobster and crab meat, enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce that’s baked to perfection. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this recipe combines decadent seafood with creamy goodness, creating a comforting meal that delights every palate. With simple preparation steps and customizable ingredients, you can impress your guests or satisfy your own cravings effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lobster meat
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- Jumbo pasta shells
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add lobster and crab, cooking until heated through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine seafood with cream cheese, mozzarella, salt, and pepper.
- Cook jumbo shells as per package instructions; drain and cool slightly.
- Prepare the cheese sauce by making a roux with remaining butter and flour, then whisk in heavy cream and cheeses until smooth.
- Spread some sauce in a baking dish, stuff shells with seafood filling, place in the dish, and cover with remaining sauce.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (180g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg