Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells
Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender pasta, succulent shrimp, and lump crab meat enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for family dinners or intimate gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it a hit for any occasion. With simple preparation steps and a delightful blend of flavors, you’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell generously with the seafood mixture and arrange them in a greased baking dish. Pour half the sauce over the shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, drizzle remaining sauce on top, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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