Lobster Stuffed Shells: Indulge in Creamy Seafood Bliss!
Lobster Stuffed Shells are a creamy, dreamy seafood pasta bake perfect for impressing at special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and cooled
- 1½ cups cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Zest of ½ lemon + lemon wedges to serve
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Lobster Filling: In a bowl, mix lobster meat with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, cream cheese, garlic, lemon zest, and parsley. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Stuff the Shells: Carefully spoon the lobster mixture into each cooked pasta shell, filling generously.
- Arrange & Bake: Place the stuffed shells on a baking dish lightly brushed with olive oil or a splash of cream at the bottom. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes until warm and bubbly.
- Top & Broil: Uncover and broil for 2–3 minutes to lightly brown the tops. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
- Garnish & Serve: Finish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- These stuffed shells are rich and zesty, perfect for any celebration.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: ~28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg