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Seafood-Stuffed-Shells-Recipe

Seafood Stuffed Shells

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These Seafood Stuffed Shells boast an irresistible flavor with a simple preparation. Filled with shrimp, crab, and a creamy sauce, they are ideal for a quick yet satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 24 jumbo pasta shells
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz. raw peeled and deveined shrimp chopped
  • 18 oz. lump crab meat
  • ½ tsp old bay seasoning
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • pinch pepper and garlic powder
  • 1½ cups milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions, drain, and let dry on paper towels.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion with a sprinkle of salt and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Incorporate chopped shrimp and crab meat, seasoning with Old Bay. Cook until the shrimp turns pink.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the seafood with lemon juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and chopped parsley until well combined.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour until smooth, then add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Gradually pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking until thickened.
  6. Spread ½ cup of the prepared sauce in a greased casserole dish.
  7. Stuff each shell with the seafood mixture and arrange in the casserole dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells.
  8. Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter in a bowl and sprinkle over the shells along with Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

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Notes

Ensure the pasta shells are completely cooled before stuffing to maintain their shape.
Feel free to add more seasoning based on your preference, like extra herbs or spices.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shell
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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