Description

These Seafood Stuffed Shells are a delightful and elegant dish, perfect for seafood lovers. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy mixture of shrimp, imitation crab, and ricotta cheese, then smothered in a rich Alfredo sauce and topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping. It’s a comforting and impressive meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Filling:

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 pound small cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
1 pound imitation crab, diced or shredded
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Sauce:

1 (15-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Crumb Topping:

1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

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Instructions

Prepare Oven and Shells: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook the 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make Filling: In a large bowl, mix the 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Fold in the 1 pound small cooked shrimp and 1 pound imitation crab.
Make Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1 (15-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour about ½ cup of the sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
Fill Shells: Take one shell in hand and stuff it with about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture. Place the stuffed shells open-side up in the sauce-lined baking dish. Continue until the filling has been used and the dish has been filled.
Pour Remaining Sauce: Pour the rest of the sauce over the stuffed shells.
Make Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the ½ cup Italian bread crumbs, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning.
Add Crumb Topping: Sprinkle the crumb topping over the sauce-covered shells.
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the shells are heated through and the topping is browned.
Rest and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can use other types of seafood, such as scallops or lobster.
For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes to the sauce or filling.
Use fresh herbs like parsley or basil for added flavor.
If you don’t have Italian bread crumbs, you can use regular bread crumbs with added Italian seasoning.
You can make this dish ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 550kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 180mg