{"id":776,"date":"2026-01-20T16:12:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=776"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:12:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:12:26","slug":"garlic-butter-lobster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=776","title":{"rendered":"Garlic Butter Lobster"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells<\/h2>\n

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Rich, Creamy, Restaurant-Style Seafood Pasta<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h3>\n

These Garlic Butter Lobster-Filled Jumbo Pasta Shells<\/strong> are the ultimate comfort-meets-luxury dish. Tender lobster meat tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, stuffed into jumbo pasta shells, baked with a creamy cheese sauce until bubbly and golden. Perfect for special occasions, date nights, or when you want to impress without stress<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n

For the Pasta Shells<\/h3>\n
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  • 20\u201324 jumbo pasta shells<\/li>\n
  • Salt (for boiling water)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Lobster Filling<\/h3>\n
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    • 2 lobster tails (about 8\u201310 oz \/ 225\u2013280 g meat)<\/li>\n
    • 4 tbsp unsalted butter<\/li>\n
    • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd tsp paprika<\/li>\n
    • \u00bc tsp chili flakes (optional)<\/li>\n
    • Salt & black pepper to taste<\/li>\n
    • 2 tbsp heavy cream<\/li>\n
    • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n
    • 2 tbsp chopped parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For the Creamy Garlic Sauce<\/h3>\n
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      • 2 tbsp butter<\/li>\n
      • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
      • 1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n
      • \u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n
      • \u00bd tsp Italian seasoning<\/li>\n
      • Salt & pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Topping<\/h3>\n
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        • \u00bd cup shredded mozzarella<\/li>\n
        • Extra Parmesan (optional)<\/li>\n
        • Fresh parsley for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n

          1 Cook the Pasta Shells<\/h3>\n
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          1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.<\/li>\n
          2. Cook jumbo shells 2 minutes less<\/strong> than package instructions (they\u2019ll finish baking in the oven).<\/li>\n
          3. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            2 Prepare the Lobster<\/h3>\n
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            1. Cut lobster tails lengthwise and remove the meat.<\/li>\n
            2. Chop into bite-size pieces.<\/li>\n
            3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.<\/li>\n
            4. Add garlic and saut\u00e9 for 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/li>\n
            5. Add lobster, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n
            6. Cook for 2\u20133 minutes only<\/strong> (don\u2019t overcook).<\/li>\n
            7. Stir in cream, lemon juice, and parsley. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              3 Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce<\/h3>\n
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              1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.<\/li>\n
              2. Add garlic and saut\u00e9 briefly.<\/li>\n
              3. Pour in heavy cream and let simmer 2\u20133 minutes.<\/li>\n
              4. Add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n
              5. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                4 Assemble the Dish<\/h3>\n
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                1. Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                2. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.<\/li>\n
                3. Stuff each pasta shell generously with lobster filling.<\/li>\n
                4. Arrange shells in the dish.<\/li>\n
                5. Pour remaining sauce over the shells.<\/li>\n
                6. Top with mozzarella and extra Parmesan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  5 Bake<\/h3>\n
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                  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                  • Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes<\/strong> until bubbly and golden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    \u00a0Garnish & Serve<\/h2>\n
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                    • Sprinkle with fresh parsley<\/li>\n
                    • Serve hot with garlic bread or a light green salad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      \u00a0Pro Tips<\/h2>\n
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                      • Don\u2019t overcook the lobster \u2014 it should be soft and buttery, not chewy<\/li>\n
                      • You can substitute lobster with shrimp or crab<\/strong><\/li>\n
                      • Add spinach to the filling for extra color and nutrients<\/li>\n
                      • Want extra luxury? Add a splash of white wine to the garlic butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        \u00a0Storage & Reheating<\/h2>\n
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                        • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days<\/strong><\/li>\n
                        • Reheat gently in the oven, covered, at 160\u00b0C (325\u00b0F)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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