Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon
Colorful creamy seafood stuffed shells arranged on a white plate, garnished with fresh herbs, topped with melted cheese, with a vibrant backdrop of lemon wedges and parsley, showcasing creamy textures and golden baked edges.

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells Delight

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Creamy seafood stuffed shells baked to perfection, combining tender pasta with a flavorful seafood and cheese filling, topped with herbs.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 20 large jumbo shell pasta
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup crab meat
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook jumbo shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, add chopped shrimp and cook until pink. Mix in crab meat, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, combine ricotta, cooked seafood mixture, heavy cream, half of the mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of the seafood cream mixture at the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Stuff each shell with the seafood mixture and place in the baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining sauce over shells, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute shrimp with scallops or lobster for different seafood flavors.
  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the filling.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 shell
  • Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg