Description
Garlic Butter Lobster Stuffed Shells are the ultimate luxurious comfort food—jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy, buttery lobster and cheese, topped with mozzarella and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- Jumbo Pasta Shells: 20 pieces – The perfect vessel for our creamy lobster filling.
- Lobster Meat: 1½ cups, cooked and chopped – Tender, sweet, and the star of the show.
- Unsalted Butter: 6 tablespoons – Used to create the garlic butter sauce.
- Garlic Cloves: 4, minced – Infuses the butter with rich, aromatic flavor.
- Ricotta Cheese: 1 cup – Adds creamy texture to the filling.
- Mascarpone Cheese: ½ cup – Silky and slightly sweet, elevates the richness.
- Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup, grated – Brings savory depth and umami.
- Lemon Zest: From 1 lemon – Brightens the filling with a citrusy lift.
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped – For freshness and color.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon – Enhances the overall flavors.
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon – Adds subtle heat.
- Heavy Cream: ½ cup – Used in the bottom of the baking dish for extra creaminess.
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded – Melts beautifully over the top for that golden finish.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9×13 baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes. Stir in lobster meat and cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. In a bowl, mix ricotta, mascarpone, Parmesan, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Fold in lobster and garlic butter mixture.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread heavy cream evenly in the base of the buttered baking dish.
- Assemble the Dish: Boil pasta shells until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly. Fill each shell with the lobster cheese mixture and place seam-side up in the baking dish.
- Cook to Perfection: Dot the shells with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley right out of the oven.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm with crusty bread and a glass of lemon water or sparkling grape juice.
Notes
- Chill filling slightly for easier stuffing.
- Drain ricotta if it’s too wet to prevent watery filling.
- Use fresh grated cheeses for better texture and flavor.
- Don’t skip the lemon zest—it balances the richness beautifully.