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Seafood Stuffed Shells: A Creamy Pasta Delight Awaits!

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Creamy Garlic Seafood Stuffed Shells is an epic dinner recipe that’s pure creamy pasta bliss, featuring a rich filling of shrimp and crab meat, topped with a luscious garlic cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled & chopped
  • 1/2 lb lump crab meat (or imitation)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • For the Garlic Cream Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, shrimp, crab, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper to make the filling.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in garlic and flour, then whisk in heavy cream, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper. Add Parmesan and stir until creamy.
  3. Gently stuff each pasta shell with the seafood mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
  4. Pour the warm garlic cream sauce over the stuffed shells.
  5. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more crushed red pepper to the sauce.
  • Feel free to substitute the seafood with your favorite options.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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