If you’re looking for a rich and satisfying seafood dish that’s sure to impress, these Seafood Stuffed Shells are a must-try. Loaded with shrimp, lump crab meat, and three types of cheese, all nestled inside tender pasta shells and baked in creamy Alfredo sauce, this is a comforting and luxurious dinner option for seafood lovers.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Restaurant-quality flavor at home
- Great for holidays, date nights, or Sunday dinner
- Cheesy, creamy, and full of tender seafood
- Can be prepped ahead and baked later
Ingredients
For the Shells:
- 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- ½ lb lump crab meat
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Bake:
- 1½ cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (for topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
Step 2: Cook the Shrimp
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the chopped shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 3: Make the Seafood Filling
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, beaten egg, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended. Fold in the crab meat and cooked shrimp.
Step 4: Fill the Shells
Spoon the seafood mixture into each cooked pasta shell. Place the stuffed shells in the greased baking dish in a single layer.
Step 5: Add Sauce and Cheese
Pour Alfredo sauce evenly over the shells. Sprinkle the top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Step 6: Bake
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Step 7: Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with garlic bread or a green salad.
Tips & Variations
- Substitute shrimp or crab with lobster for a luxe twist
- Add baby spinach or chopped mushrooms to the filling
- Use homemade Alfredo for added flavor depth
Recipe Information
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: ~420 kcal per serving (estimate)
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