Description
A comforting family dish filled with shrimp, crab, and creamy cheese, perfect for creating cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 8 oz fresh or frozen shrimp, chopped
- 8 oz crab meat
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water and cook the jumbo shells according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes; drain and cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté garlic and shallots until translucent.
- Stir in shrimp and crab, cooking until opaque; remove from heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, herbs, salt, and pepper; gently fold in the seafood mixture.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, whisk in cream cheese until smooth; season to taste.
- Spread sauce in a baking dish, stuff shells with filling, place them open side up; cover with remaining sauce.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
Can substitute shrimp with lobster or a variety of fish. For vegetarian option, try using tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: seafood, pasta, stuffed shells, family recipe, comfort food