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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

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  • Author: Jenny
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells are a decadent pasta dish featuring jumbo shells filled with a savory blend of shrimp, scallops, ricotta, and herbs, all smothered in a rich, cheesy cream sauce and baked to perfection.


Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells

Seafood

  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked scallops, chopped

Cheese

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Sauce

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Herbs & Seasonings

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente, following package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, shrimp, scallops, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper and stir until well combined.
  3. Stuff the Shells: Carefully spoon the seafood mixture into each cooked pasta shell, filling generously without overstuffing.
  4. Make the Cream Sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the remaining mozzarella and cook until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Assemble the Dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of cream sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells seam-side up. Pour remaining cream sauce over the top.
  6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute other seafood like crab or lobster for variety.
  • Prepare and refrigerate the stuffed shells a day in advance for an easy bake-and-serve meal.
  • Garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan before serving for added flavor and presentation.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 stuffed shells
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg