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Seafood Stuffed Shells

Creamy seafood-stuffed jumbo pasta shells baked with Alfredo sauce and a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb topping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 pound small cooked shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
  • 1 pound imitation crab diced or shredded
  • 1 container ricotta cheese 15-ounce container
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 jar alfredo sauce 15-ounce jar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Large Pot
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, 1 teaspoon Old Bay, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth.
  4. Fold the cooked shrimp and diced or shredded imitation crab into the ricotta mixture until evenly distributed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Pour about 1/2 cup of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and spread to cover.
  7. Fill each cooled shell with about 2 tablespoons of the seafood-ricotta filling and place the shells open-side up in the sauce-lined baking dish.
  8. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
  9. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon Old Bay until combined, then sprinkle this crumb topping over the shells.
  10. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the shells are heated through and the topping is golden brown.
  11. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use thawed cooked shrimp for best texture.
  • Cook shells just until al dente so they hold filling.
  • Adjust seasoning in the sauce to taste.
  • Assemble shells while they are cool enough to handle.