Seafood Stuffed Shells
Seafood stuffed shells are a delightful culinary creation that combines tender pasta with a rich, creamy filling of shrimp, crab, and cheese. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, these shells embody the essence of coastal flavors in every bite. Their vibrant presentation is sure to impress guests while delivering comfort food at its finest. Whether baked in marinara sauce or enjoyed fresh from the oven, this recipe will remind you of sunny days by the sea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Coastal
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook the pasta shells until al dente (about 10-12 minutes), then drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shrimp, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, parsley, dill, and olive oil. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each shell generously with the seafood mixture. Arrange them seam-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells until evenly coated.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil for the last 5 minutes to brown the tops.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg