Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells: An Indulgent Weeknight Delight
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This creamy seafood stuffed shells recipe makes for a delicious and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 serving
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: No Special Diet
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, crab meat, shrimp, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the seafood mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Feel free to substitute the seafood with your favorite options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg