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Seafood Stuffed Shells

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Creamy lobster, crab, and shrimp stuffed into jumbo shells, baked in marinara and topped with melty mozzarella.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked crab meat, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 jar (26 oz) marinara sauce
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the lobster, crab, shrimp, ricotta, 1/2 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Stuff each shell with the seafood mixture and place them in the baking dish.
  6. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Use perfectly cooked, chilled seafood to avoid overcooking. Reserve half a cup of mozzarella in the filling for best results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg