Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells

🦞 Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells

Ingredients:

• 12 jumbo pasta shells

• 1½ cups cooked lobster meat, chopped

• 3 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup ricotta cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta: Boil the jumbo shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Make the garlic butter: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

3. Add the lobster: Stir in the lobster meat, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.

4. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the lobster mixture with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley. Mix gently until well blended.

5. Stuff the shells: Spoon the lobster filling into each cooked pasta shell and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.

6. Top & bake: Sprinkle extra mozzarella on top and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.

7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve warm with a side of garlic bread or a crisp salad.

Chef’s Tip:
For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle a little melted garlic butter over the shells right before serving.