Description

Seafood-Stuffed Shells are the ultimate seafood lover’s dream! This dish combines tender jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a rich mixture of shrimp, crab, ricotta, and mozzarella cheeses, all smothered in marinara sauce. It’s a comforting, delicious meal that is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The combination of seafood and cheese makes for a flavorful, satisfying dish that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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20 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
1 cup crab meat, shredded
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups marinara sauce

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine chopped shrimp, crab meat, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the Shells: Spoon the seafood mixture into each cooked shell. Arrange the stuffed shells in a baking dish.
Top with Sauce: Pour marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy your delicious seafood-stuffed shells!

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare these stuffed shells in advance and refrigerate them before baking. Just bake them when you’re ready for a satisfying dinner.
Freezing: These stuffed shells freeze well! If you’re looking to make a batch ahead of time, freeze them before baking. Just bake them from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Customization: Feel free to adjust the seafood according to what’s available, such as using lobster or scallops for an upscale version.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 130mg