seafood stuffed shells!

Name: Seafood Stuffed Shells!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12-16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells; 1/2 small onion, minced; 8-12 ounce(s) lump crabmeat, canned or frozen drained or "fake" and finely chopped; 1/2+ pound(s) raw shrimp, cleaned, deveined & chopped; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 - (15 oz.) container ricotta cheese; 1 bag(s) (8 oz.) bag shredded mozzarella cheese, divided in half; 1/2 cup(s) fresh grated parmesan cheese, divided in half; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 3 cup(s) half & half or whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt & pepper to taste; 2 teaspoon(s) old bay seasoning

(1 RATING)

60 Pinches 1 Photo

Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Mar 10, 2020

I had this dish at an Italian restaurant, years ago. I loved it so much and raved about it, but when I went back, they had updated the menu, which involved removing my favorite dish! Well, guess that means I have to make it myself! So here it is, my home version!

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8

Ingredients

12-16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/2 small onion, minced
8-12 ounces lump crabmeat, canned or frozen drained or "fake" and finely chopped
1/2+ pound raw shrimp, cleaned, deveined & chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 - (15 oz.) container ricotta cheese
1 bag (8 oz.) bag shredded mozzarella cheese, divided in half
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, divided in half
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups half & half or whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt & pepper to taste
2 teaspoons old bay seasoning

How To Make seafood stuffed shells!

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine crab, chopped shrimp, egg, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 of the parmesan and all of the ricotta cheese. Stir together until thoroughly combined.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water.
Step 4

Spray a 13x9-in. glass baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray.
Step 5

Stuff each shell generously with the seafood mixture and place in baking dish.
Step 6

Melt butter over medium heat in pan. Add onions and saute until soft. Whisk in flour. Gradually whisk in milk or half & half. Simmer just until thickened. Add salt & pepper to taste.
Step 7

Pour Sauce over stuffed shells. Sprinkle each shell with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Next sprinkle generously with Old Bay seasoning. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.
Step 8

Plate and serve!
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Culture: Italian

Keyword: #butter

Keyword: #cheese

Keyword: #delicious

Keyword: #noodle

Keyword: #Parmesan

Keyword: #ricotta

Keyword: #Yummy

Keyword: #shrimp

Keyword: #cheesy

Keyword: #Seafood

Keyword: #creamy

Keyword: #Alfredo

Keyword: #good

Keyword: #Noodles

Keyword: #shells

Keyword: #crab

Keyword: #mozzarella

Keyword: #ocean

Keyword: #Jumbo

Keyword: #pastas

Keyword: #parmigiana

Keyword: #so good

Keyword: #Italiano

Keyword: #canneloni

Keyword: #krab

Keyword: #pasta

Keyword: #fish

Keyword: #old bay

Keyword: #white sauce

Keyword: #sea food

Keyword: #Conchiglie

Keyword: #Seashells

Ingredient: Seafood

Method: Bake

Category: Seafood

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes