Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells
Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells are a delightful dish that combines the flavors of the ocean with rich, creamy goodness. Jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a savory mixture of shrimp and crab meat, blended with cream cheese and garlic, all topped with a velvety lemon-infused sauce. Perfect for any gathering or cozy dinner, this recipe is not only impressive but also easy to prepare, making it a beloved favorite at any table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water and cook the pasta shells until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, minced garlic, shrimp, crab meat, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into each cooked shell and place them in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and lemon juice; stir until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Add the remaining Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Pour half of the sauce over the stuffed shells; drizzle with remaining sauce. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg