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Seafood Stuffed Shells – Creamy, Cheesy, and Packed with Flavor!

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  • 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

Description

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!


Ingredients

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  1. 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente
  2. 1 tbsp olive oil
  3. ½ lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  4. ½ lb lump crab meat
  5. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 1 cup ricotta cheese
  7. ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  8. ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  9. ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  10. 1 egg, beaten
  11. 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  12. 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  13. ½ tsp salt
  14. ¼ tsp black pepper
  15. 1½ cups Alfredo sauce
  16. ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
  17. 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.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1 shell with sauce)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg