Ingredients
25 jumbo pasta shells
5 ounces lobster meat (approximately 3 medium tails)
2 tablespoons minced red pepper for the best flavor and texture
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon butter for sautΓ©ing
1/4 cup butter for sauce
Additional butter for brushing lobster
1 package frozen shrimp (about 71/90 count, thawed)
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning for topping
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1/4 cup flour
4 cups 2% milk
A large pinch of nutmeg
A few dashes of hot sauce
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 large beaten egg
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
Green onions for garnish
Instructions
1-Begin by boiling and draining 25 jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until they are al dente, then set them aside to cool.
2-Broil the lobster tails brushed with butter for a few minutes until cooked, then chop the meat into bite-sized pieces to retain its juiciness and flavor.
3-In a pan, sautΓ© the 2 tablespoons of minced onion and 2 tablespoons of minced red pepper in 1 tablespoon of butter until soft and aromatic.
4-Add the thawed package of frozen shrimp, seasoning with 1 1/2 teaspoons of Old Bay and freshly ground pepper, and cook until the shrimp turn pink.
5-For the cheese sauce, melt 1/4 cup of butter in a pot, whisk in 1/4 cup of flour to make a roux, then gradually add 4 cups of 2% milk while stirring to avoid lumps.
6-Season the sauce with a large pinch of nutmeg, salt, pepper, and a few dashes of hot sauce, then stir in 1 1/2 cups of grated Parmesan until it melts into a creamy mixture.
7-Combine the shrimp, chopped lobster, 1 large beaten egg, 1/2 cup grated mozzarella, and 1/3 cup ricotta in a bowl to form the seafood filling.
8-Stuff each cooled pasta shell with this mixture, arrange them in a greased baking pan, cover with the cheese sauce, and sprinkle extra Old Bay on top.
9-Bake the shells at 350Β°F for 30 to 35 minutes until they are bubbly and slightly browned, then garnish with green onions if desired.
10-First Step: Preheat your oven and prepare the pasta shells as described.
11-Second Step: Broil and chop the lobster, then sautΓ© the veggies and shrimp.
12-Third Step: Make the cheese sauce and mix the seafood filling.
13-Fourth Step: Stuff the shells, assemble in the pan, and bake.
Last Step:
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π¦ Use strong kitchen scissors to easily cut through lobster shells when removing the meat
π₯ Broil lobster tails briefly to retain their natural juices and prevent overcooking
β° Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate – just add 10-15 minutes to the baking time when ready to serve
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shells
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 507mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
