Description
Ultimate Seafood Stuffed Shells are a delightful blend of flavors, featuring creamy ricotta, succulent shrimp, and sweet crab meat, all nestled in tender pasta shells. Baked until golden and bubbling with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, these stuffed shells transform any meal into a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta shells: Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain gently.
- Create the filling: In a bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy yet chunky.
- Stuff the shells: Fill each shell generously with the seafood mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Assemble: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Arrange filled shells snugly on top and pour remaining sauce over them. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells (about 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg