Creamy Stuffed Seafood Shells

Creamy Stuffed Seafood Shells recipe — rich, cheesy, and packed with shrimp, crab, and creamy goodness. 🤤🦀🍤

🌟 Ingredients (Serves 6–8):

20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente and drained

1 cup shrimp, cooked and chopped

1 cup lump crab meat (or imitation crab)

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Cream Sauce:

3 tbsp butter

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional, for seafood flavor)

Salt & pepper to taste

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Make Filling:

In a bowl, combine shrimp, crab, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. Stuff Shells:

Spoon the seafood mixture into each shell and arrange in the baking dish.

4. Make Cream Sauce:

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until thickened.

Stir in Parmesan, Old Bay, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

5. Assemble:

Pour sauce over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.

6 _Bake:

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

7. Serve:

Garnish with extra parsley and serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.