Seafood stuffed shells are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of tender pasta, succulent seafood, and creamy sauce creates a flavor that is both satisfying and comforting. Whether you are looking for an easy weeknight meal or a special occasion entrée, seafood stuffed shells are sure to please. With so many different variations available, there is sure to be a recipe that suits your taste buds. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
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CREAMY SEAFOOD-STUFFED SHELLS
Inspired by my love of lasagna, pasta shells and seafood, I created this recipe that's easy to make but special enough to serve company. I serve it with garlic bread and a salad. -Katie P. Sloan, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute green pepper and onion in 1 teaspoon butter until tender; set aside., In a large bowl, combine crab, shrimp, egg, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, pepper and green pepper mixture., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and rinse pasta; stuff each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon of seafood mixture. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and coarsely ground pepper; gradually whisk in remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese., Pour over stuffed shells. Sprinkle with remaining seafood seasoning. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GOOD EVERY DANG TIME SEAFOOD STUFFED SHELLS
Giant pasta shells stuffed with a seafood cheese mixture. Alfredo sauce is poured over all and baked to perfection! Reheats nicely. We like it served with sourdough French bread (#111856)Inexpensive enough to have on our regular menu but nice enough to serve at special occassions. Enjoy!
Provided by Lisa Gay
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Boil giant pasta shells in salted water until they are pliable but not quite completely cooked. While they are cooking, you can make your sauce.
- Melt butter in skillet.
- Add garlic and saute for 3 minute being careful not to burn it.
- Add the cream, milk, salt, lemon zest and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low. Wait 2-3 minutes and add cheeses.
- When cheese has melted, add the lemon juice. Stir over med. heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Make a slurry of water and cornstarch, mixing it well. Add to the sauce and cont. to cook until it thickens nicely. Be sure to keep an eye on it, and to stir it, because it will thicken quickly. Don't overcook it or you will have a paste. It stays nice and creamy even when baked.
- Drain your pasta shells and run under cold water until you can handle them. Stuff with the cheese and seafood mixture.
- Pour the sauce over all and bake 30 minute in a 350 degree oven.
SEAFOOD-STUFFED SHELLS
Steps:
- 1) Cook pasta according to package directions; drain; rinse with cold water; drain again. Rinse shrimp, pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. 2) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine eggs, ricotta cheese, crabmeat, cheese and 2 tbl. parsley in a large owl. Set aside. 3) Heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly season shrimp with salt; add to skillet. cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Add cooked shrimp to ricotta mixture. 4) Spoon 2 tbl. shrimp-ricotta mixture into each pasta shell. Combine Alfredo sauce and, if desired, dry sherry in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Pour 1 cup sauce in an ungreased 9x13 baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top of sauce. Spoon about 1 tbl. remaining sauce over each shell. 5) Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes more or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining parsley before serving. Serving with remaining alfredo sauce and squeeze fresh lemon juice over shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Fat 37.118157148161 g, Carbohydrate 26.5451967429446 g, Cholesterol 279.6616159485 mg, Fiber 2.00360589495416 g, Protein 38.004053502542 g, SaturatedFat 16.2361055890065 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (277g), Sodium 1866.29966986844 mg, Sugar 24.5415908479905 g, TransFat 1.9403353506341 g
SEAFOOD-STUFFED SHELLS
This recipe takes a long time to prepare so start at least 2-3 hours before planning to eat. It can be expensive to make but every mouthful is worth it. You can use Ricotta Cheese or Cottage Cheese. To save on money I've always used the Cottage Cheese and it taste great.This recipe can be cut in halve.
Provided by Catnip46
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- In large skillet cook shrimp and garlic in hot butter 2-3 minute Remove shrimp from skillet with slotted spoon.
- Cut up any large scallops. Add scallops to skillet. Cook for 2-5 minute or until opaque; remove with slotted spoon.
- Add onion to skillet and cook until tender.
- Finely chop shrimp and scallop; place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add cottage cheese or ricotta cheese, cream cheese, crab meat, pepper, salt and the cooked onion. Mix well.
- Fill pasta shells with seafood mixture. Arrange shells in a greased 3 quart rectangular baking dish.
- Stir together soup, broth and sherry or substitute more broth for sherry; pour over stuffed shells.
- Bake 40-45 minute or until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.5, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 219.3, Sodium 1771.6, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 40.7
SEAFOOD ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS
It's a perfect union between Seafood Alfredo and Stuffed Shells. Pasta shells stuffed with a mix of shrimp, scallops, crab and cheese, baked in Alfredo sauce.
Provided by lyuba
Categories dinner Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Cook shells until they are almost done and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a casserole dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, place diced green onion and Mozzarella cheese.
- In a cooking pan, over medium heat, heat up oil and add diced shallots, chopped tomatoes and minced garlic. Saute veggies until soft and fragrant.
- Add seafood and mix.
- Add lemon juice and salt to taste. Cook just until seafood is done (until shrimp are pink and scallops are white). Add veggie/seafood mixture to the mixing bowl. Mix well.
- You can make Alfredo in the same pan as you cooked seafood.
- Melt butter in the pan and saute garlic just until fragrant. Add heavy cream and sour cream. Carefully whisk until combined with a silicone covered whisk. Bring to simmer.
- Add cheeses and some salt, mix well. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add sauce to the casserole dish.
- Stuff pasta shells with the seafood mixture and carefully place each in the sauce. You can scoop some sauce over the shells as well.
- Grate some Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes.
Tips:
- Use high-quality seafood for the best flavor. Fresh or frozen seafood is fine, just thaw it completely before using.
- Don't overcook the seafood. It should be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the stuffing. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Be generous with the cheese. It will help to hold the stuffing together and make it gooey and delicious.
- Bake the shells until they are golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that they are cooked through and the cheese is melted and browned.
Conclusion:
Seafood stuffed shells are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a meal that will impress your family and friends.
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