Description
Easy Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells are a decadent dish that bring together tender pasta shells filled with a rich mixture of shrimp, crab, and creamy goodness. Topped with a luscious Parmesan sauce, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’ll create an unforgettable meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta shells until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill each shell with the seafood mixture and place seam-side up in a greased baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Pour over stuffed shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg