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Seafood Stuffed Shells

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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Recipe by Daily Disher

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells combine tender pasta, rich ricotta, and succulent shrimp and crab in a decadent, cheesy cream sauce.

Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Medium
4.3 from 14 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells

    • 1 cup ricotta cheese

    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    • 1/2 cup diced onion

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 cup chopped shrimp

    • 1 cup crab meat, lump

    • 1 cup heavy cream

    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

    Directions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking dish suitable for holding the stuffed shells.
    • Cook jumbo pasta shells in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
    • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add the diced onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
    • Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
    • Stir in the chopped shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, then add the crab meat and mix well to combine.
    • In a large bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, pepper, and parsley, then add the shrimp and crab mixture.
    • Fill each cooked pasta shell with the seafood and cheese mixture, arranging them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
    • Pour heavy cream evenly over the stuffed shells, ensuring each is coated lightly with the cream sauce.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top is bubbling and slightly golden brown.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells bring the flavors of the sea to your table with a rich blend of shrimp, crab, and three cheeses nestled inside tender pasta shells. Baked to perfection in a luscious cream sauce, this elegant dish is perfect for a special dinner or an indulgent comfort meal.

    4.3 from 14 votes

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