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Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells

This luxurious and comforting Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells dish combines rich flavors of garlic butter with succulent lobster, making it a perfect choice for impressing guests or indulging after a long week.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 pound lobster meat, cooked and chopped You can use pre-cooked lobster for convenience.
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Divided for use in filling and topping.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Fresh herbs make everything better!
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges, for serving For an added zest.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the jumbo shells and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine the cooked lobster meat, ricotta cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix together gently. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant—about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Gently fill each cooked pasta shell with the lobster mixture. Place in a baking dish, and pour the garlic butter sauce over the stuffed shells.
  4. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and pop the dish into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Once out of the oven, garnish with more parsley and lemon wedges. Enjoy the beautiful presentation before diving in!

Notes

You can add a splash of white wine to the garlic butter sauce for extra flavor. Substitute lobster with shrimp or crab if needed. This can be prepared a day in advance and baked when ready to serve.