Description
A rich mixture of shrimp, crab, and cheese baked in a creamy garlic sauce for a comforting seafood dinner.
Ingredients
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound shrimp peeled deveined and chopped
- 8 ounces lump crab meat drained and picked over
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, crab meat, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Spoon the seafood filling evenly into the cooked pasta shells and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Pour the cream sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Cook seafood just until done before baking to keep the filling tender and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American