These Seafood Stuffed Shells are loaded with succulent shrimp, lump crab meat, and a creamy, cheesy filling. Topped with mozzarella and Parmesan, baked to golden perfection, and served with Alfredo sauce, this dish is a seafood lover’s dream!
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:Serves 4-6 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian, Seafood
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente
1 tbsp olive oil
½ lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
½ lb lump crab meat
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1½ cups Alfredo sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
¼ cup grated Parmesan (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, Old Bay, salt, and black pepper. Fold in crab and shrimp.
Fill each pasta shell with the seafood mixture and arrange in the baking dish.
Pour Alfredo sauce over the shells and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm!
Notes
You can substitute the shrimp or crab meat with your favorite seafood options.
If you prefer a richer flavor, use a store-bought or homemade garlic Alfredo sauce.