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Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Shells

Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Shells

Delicious Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Shells, a perfect seafood casserole for main dish lovers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 shells
Calories 577 kcal

Equipment

  • Oblong casserole dish

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 10 ounces uncooked jumbo shell pasta

Filling

  • 10 ounces raw shrimp (peeled, deveined and chopped)
  • 6 ounces lump crab meat
  • 16 ounces Ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine

Sauce

  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 0.33 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of nutmeg

To Finish

  • 0.25 cup water
  • 8 ounces shredded Italian blend cheese or Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup seasoned croutons (crushed into crumbs)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small mixing bowl mix lump crab meat with grated Parmesan, Old Bay, garlic and Ricotta; set aside.
  • Cook jumbo shells according to package directions and drain; shake gently to make sure they're dry.
  • Heat butter in a small skillet, add dry white wine and marjoram with shrimp and cook until wine dissipates; set aside to cool.
  • Once cool, stir shrimp into the crab and Ricotta mixture.

Sauce Preparation

  • Heat butter in a large skillet with garlic, add dry white wine and cook a couple of minutes.
  • Stir in flour and add the cold milk all at once.
  • Stir and as it thickens remove from heat, and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan and nutmeg.
  • Spoon some of the sauce into the bottom of an oblong casserole, just enough to cover. Set the rest of the sauce aside.

Fill and Bake

  • Fill shells with mixture placing filling side up in the baking dish. Continue until filling is used up.
  • Add ¼ cup water to remaining sauce, since it is likely thickened and spoon over the shells in the casserole.
  • Cover the sauced shells with shredded cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
  • Garnish with crushed seasoned croutons if desired.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com

Nutrition

Serving: 1shellCalories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 758mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 776IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 464mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Casserole, comfort food, Italian seafood, seafood casseroles, Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Shells, stuffed pasta
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