Go Back

Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells

Impress your loved ones with these luxurious jumbo pasta shells filled with succulent lobster meat and creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Filling
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Plus additional for drizzling
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Because who doesn’t love garlic?
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to taste Chopped fresh parsley for garnishing Optional but adds fancy touch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not brown.
Cooking
  1. Add the cooked lobster meat to the skillet, stirring it into the garlic-infused butter. Pour in the heavy cream, followed by mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, then cook until the cheeses melt and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Carefully fill each cooked pasta shell with the lobster mixture.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the filled shells in a greased baking dish. Top with a sprinkle of remaining cheese and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  4. Once out of the oven, drizzle with remaining butter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Notes

You can assemble the shells earlier in the day and just pop them in the oven when it’s time to eat. Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. If the filling spills out, it's 'artistic'!