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Seafood Stuffed Shells

Seafood Stuffed Shells

Delicious jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy seafood mixture and topped with marinara sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 20 jumbo shells Jumbo pasta shells Cooked al dente.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing shrimp.
  • 1 pound Shrimp Peeled, deveined, and chopped.
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese For creamy filling.
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Divided for filling and topping.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Adds flavor to the filling.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder For seasoning.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder For seasoning.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce For topping the shells.
  • to taste Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked shrimp, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Stuff each pasta shell with the seafood mixture and place them in a baking dish in a single layer.
  5. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with different seafood or add spices for a kick.