Seafood Stuffed Shells
A delicious dish featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a rich seafood mixture, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the pasta
- 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped shrimp, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley. Mix everything well.
- Fill each cooked pasta shell with the seafood mixture and place them in the greased baking dish.
Baking
- Pour the heavy cream over the shells and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the dish is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Seafood Stuffed Shells are best served warm right out of the oven. Pair them with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. A drizzle of lemon juice or a sprinkle of additional parsley on top enhances the dish even more. You can also customize the filling with other types of seafood or make a vegetarian version with spinach and cheese.