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Seafood Stuffed Shells

HB-5346 · Hand-built original · American, Italian American

Seafood Stuffed Shells — the dish itself.
Served with its “pairs well with” suggestions: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw.

Jumbo pasta shells filled with shrimp, crab and ricotta, baked in a creamy Alfredo-style sauce with a breadcrumb topping.

American, Italian AmericanDinner, Main Course45 minServes 6643 kcal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

Servings:6quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 pound small cooked shrimp, (peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen)
  • 1 pound imitation crab, (diced or shredded)
  • 1 (15-ounce) contianer ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) jar alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Cook the shells according to the packet directions until just tender. Drain and lay on a tray.
  2. Mix the shrimp, crab, ricotta, egg, seafood seasoning blend seasoning, Italian seasoning, mustard, salt and pepper.
  3. Fill each shell with the seafood mixture and arrange in a baking dish.
  4. Whisk the Alfredo sauce with the cream, Parmesan and Italian seasoning, season, and pour over the shells.
  5. Mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, melted butter and seafood seasoning blend seasoning and scatter over the top.
  6. Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, until bubbling and golden.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 45 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

643 kcalCalories
35 gProtein
67 gCarbs
25 gFat
4 gFibre
6 gSugars
1195 mgSodium
227 mgCholesterol
1 servingServing

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