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🦞 Creamy Lobster (or Shrimp) Stuffed Shells
🧺 Ingredients:
For the Shells:
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb lobster meat (or shrimp, or a mix), cooked and chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of Old Bay seasoning or paprika
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flour (for slight thickening)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Topping:
- Extra lobster or shrimp pieces for topping each shell
- Extra mozzarella and Parmesan for sprinkling
- Fresh parsley and black pepper for garnish
🔪 Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta
- Boil the jumbo shells in salted water until just al dente (they’ll cook more in the oven).
- Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix:
- Ricotta, chopped lobster/shrimp, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, and seasoning.
- Stir until well combined.
3. Prepare the Alfredo Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour and whisk for 1 minute (optional step for thicker sauce).
- Slowly add cream, stirring constantly.
- Simmer 4–5 minutes, then stir in Parmesan.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired.
4. Assemble the Dish
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pour a layer of Alfredo sauce into a baking dish.
- Stuff each shell with the seafood filling and place in the dish.
- Top each shell with a small piece of lobster or shrimp for presentation.
- Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over shells.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella, Parmesan, and cracked black pepper.
5. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until bubbling and golden on top.
🥗 Serving Suggestions:
Serve with:
- Garlic bread or toasted baguette
- A crisp green salad
- A glass of Chardonnay or sparkling water with lemon
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