Description
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with seafood goodness, these Seafood Stuffed Shells are a decadent and comforting meal. Made with shrimp, crab, ricotta, and a rich Alfredo sauce, this dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Pasta & Seafood:
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
Filling:
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
Sauce & Topping:
1½ cups Alfredo sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
¼ cup grated Parmesan (for topping)
Instructions
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Prepare the oven & dish:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
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Cook the shrimp:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add shrimp and cook until pink (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Make the filling:
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the cooked shrimp and lump crab meat.
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Stuff the shells:
- Fill each cooked pasta shell with the seafood mixture.
- Arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
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Add sauce & cheese:
- Pour Alfredo sauce evenly over the shells.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
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Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Lobster Upgrade: Swap shrimp for cooked lobster.
Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne.
Tomato-Based: Use marinara or vodka sauce instead of Alfredo.
Extra Cheesy: Mix in Gouda or Fontina for a richer filling.
Vegetable Boost: Add finely chopped spinach or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 420 kcal
