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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells for a Cozy Dinner Delight

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells are a luxurious, comforting dish filled with shrimp, crab, and lobster, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells Cooked al dente
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For cooking
  • 0.5 tablespoon Butter For seafood
  • 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Can be swapped with any milk
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine e.g., Pinot Grigio
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Reggiano Cheese Choose authentic for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Seafood Filling
  • 1 cup Raw Shrimp Deveined and chopped into chunks
  • 0.5 cup Lobster Meat Choose cold-water lobster
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone
  • 1 cup Lump Crab Meat Avoid imitation crab
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with well-drained frozen spinach
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Use fresh for best melting
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Or any seafood seasoning blend

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • baking dish
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions, draining two minutes earlier to avoid overcooking.
  3. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, whisk in the flour for about 1 minute until golden. Gradually add the heavy cream, almond milk, and white wine, stirring until smooth.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, then season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. In another skillet, melt ½ tablespoon of butter and cook the chopped shrimp and lobster for 3-4 minutes until opaque.
  6. Blend cream cheese, cooked seafood, lump crab meat, spinach, mozzarella, and Old Bay seasoning together until evenly mixed.
  7. Spread a layer of cream sauce in a baking dish, fill the cooked shells with the seafood mixture and place them seam side up.
  8. Pour the remaining cream sauce over the shells and sprinkle with any leftover mozzarella cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden.
  10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving, enjoy warm with salad or garlic bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality seafood and avoid overpacking the shells when filling.

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