Description
These Seafood-Stuffed Shells are a delightful combination of jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory mixture of lump crabmeat, shrimp, and cheese, all baked in a creamy Parmesan sauce. A decadent seafood dish perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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For the Stuffed Shells:
- 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon butter plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
- 8 ounces peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (41–50 per pound), chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1–1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plus 4 cups 2% milk, divided
For the Parmesan Sauce:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1–1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Soft bread crumbs, toasted in butter and chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Prepare the Vegetable Mixture: Saute celery, green pepper, and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; set aside.
- Make the Seafood Filling: In a large bowl, combine crab, shrimp, mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, pepper, and the sauteed vegetable mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth; stir into the crab mixture.
- Stuff the Shells: Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and rinse pasta; stuff each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon seafood mixture. Place in a greased 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Parmesan Sauce: In a saucepan, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper; gradually whisk in 4 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the Stuffed Shells: Pour the sauce over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle with remaining seafood seasoning. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Optional: Top with toasted bread crumbs, parsley, and additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping with toasted bread crumbs.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Adjust the seafood seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Seafood-Stuffed Shells, Stuffed Shells Recipe, Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Shells
