Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells 🧄🦞🧀
Indulge in this decadent dish featuring tender lobster meat tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, stuffed into jumbo pasta shells, and baked to perfection with a golden, cheesy topping. A showstopper for special occasions!
Ingredients:
For the Lobster Filling:
1 lb (450g) cooked lobster meat, chopped
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, finely diced
¼ cup dry white wine (optional)
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt & black pepper to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Pasta & Cheese Topping:
12-15 jumbo pasta shells
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Gruyère or fontina cheese
2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, for crunch)
Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
