Description
Easy Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells are a delightful culinary experience that combines the rich flavors of shrimp and crab with a creamy cheese filling. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, offering a warm, comforting meal that will impress your guests. The jumbo pasta shells are generously stuffed with a savory mixture and topped with melted cheese, creating a satisfying dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, parsley, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Fold in shrimp and crab meat gently.
- Stuff each shell with the seafood mixture and place in a greased baking dish.
- Pour any remaining filling over the shells and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (190g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 165mg