Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells

Of course! This is a fantastic and impressive dish. It combines the sweet, luxurious taste of lobster with rich garlic butter sauce, all stuffed into comforting pasta shells. Here is a detailed, recipe-style guide to creating this restaurant-quality meal at home.

Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells

This recipe features a creamy lobster filling nestled in jumbo pasta shells, smothered in a decadent garlic butter sauce and baked until bubbly and golden.

Yield: 4-6 servings (makes about 18-20 shells) Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

For the Lobster Filling:

· 1 lb (450g) cooked lobster meat, chopped into ½-inch pieces (see note #1)

· 12 oz (340g) jumbo pasta shells (about 20-24 shells)

· 8 oz (225g) whole-milk ricotta cheese

· 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened at room temperature

· ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

· 1 large egg, lightly beaten

· 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

· 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

· 1 tsp lemon zest

· Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

· ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter

· 6-8 large cloves garlic, minced

· ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream

· ½ cup (120ml) low-sodium chicken or seafood stock

· ¼ cup (60ml) dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc), optional (see note #2)

· 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

· 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

· Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

For Topping: