Seafood Stuffed Shells
A delightful dish combining lobster, crab, and shrimp stuffed into tender pasta shells, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Seafood Filling
- 1 cup lobster meat, chopped
- 1 cup crab meat, chopped
- 1 cup shrimp, cooked and chopped
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Pasta and Cooking Ingredients
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the lobster, crab, shrimp, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Carefully stuff each pasta shell with the seafood mixture.
Baking
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish and arrange the stuffed shells on top.
- Pour any remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with additional mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Customize the seafood by swapping in your favorite types or using canned options. Consider serving with lemon wedges for added zest.