Seafood Stuffed Shells: The Ultimate Comfort Food for Dinner Nights
Creamy seafood stuffed shells filled with ricotta, shrimp, and crab, baked in Alfredo sauce with golden melted cheese. The ultimate Italian-inspired comfort food for family dinners or holidays.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 510 kcal
- 24 –30 jumbo pasta shells cooked al dente
- 2 cups ricotta cheese whole-milk preferred
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese reserve ½ cup for topping
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 –10 oz shrimp peeled and chopped
- 8 oz crab meat lump or imitation
- 3 –4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter for sautéing
- 2 –3 cups Alfredo sauce homemade or store-bought
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Mix cheeses and herbs
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Fold in the cooled seafood mixture.
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For a lighter version, substitute cottage cheese for ricotta.
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Add spinach or fresh herbs to the filling for extra flavor.
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To freeze: assemble unbaked shells, wrap tightly, and freeze up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 350°F for 45 minutes.