Creamy Lobster Stuffed Shells 🦞🍝
This ultimate comfort food dinner is the best creamy seafood pasta ever!
📝 Ingredients :
20 jumbo pasta shells (best stuffed pasta base)
1 ½ cups cooked lobster meat, chopped (sweet buttery lobster)
1 cup ricotta cheese (creamy filling base)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter (rich garlic cream sauce)
3 cloves garlic, minced (bold flavor boost)
1 ½ cups heavy cream (luxurious white sauce)
½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice (bright seafood finish)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
🍽️ How to Make It :
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta Shells:
Boil jumbo shells in salted water until al dente for this easy seafood pasta recipe and ultimate baked comfort meal. Drain and lay flat to prevent sticking.
2️⃣ Prepare the Lobster Filling:
In a bowl, mix chopped lobster, ricotta, half the mozzarella, and a sprinkle of Parmesan to create the best creamy lobster filling and a truly restaurant-style seafood dinner texture.
3️⃣ Make the Garlic Cream Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, remaining Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper for the best garlic cream sauce and a rich flavor-packed pasta dish.
4️⃣ Stuff & Assemble:
Spoon the lobster mixture into each shell and arrange in a baking dish. Pour creamy sauce over the top and sprinkle remaining mozzarella for the ultimate cheesy seafood bake and crowd-pleasing dinner idea.
5️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection:
Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley for the luxury homemade dinner and easy impressive meal everyone will crave.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Serving: 4–5 persons
Calories: ~720 per serving | Protein: ~38g per serving
