Description
Seafood Stuffed Shells are a culinary delight that combines tender pasta with a creamy, savory filling of shrimp and crab, enhanced by aromatic herbs and rich cheeses. This dish transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal, perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings. Serve these beautiful shells smothered in marinara sauce for an impressive centerpiece that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup fresh shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp and crab meat; cook until shrimp is pink.
- In a bowl, combine sautéed seafood with ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each shell generously with the seafood mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells; sprinkle with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg