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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells Recipe

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells Recipe
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Indulge in the luxurious flavors of the sea with this creamy seafood stuffed shells recipe. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a decadent mixture of shrimp, lobster, crab, and spinach, all bathed in a luscious cream sauce. Topped with a blanket of melted cheese, these shells are a true delight for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

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Cream Sauce:

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano Cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Seafood Filling:

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped
  • 8 oz lobster meat
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz lump crab meat
  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano Cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your pasta shells: Boil the shells until just shy of al dente.
  2. Whip up the cream sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then add cream, milk, wine, garlic, Parmesan, and seasoning.
  3. Cook the seafood: Sauté shrimp and lobster until opaque.
  4. Mix up the filling: Combine seafood, cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
  5. Assemble and bake: Fill shells with seafood mixture, place in baking dish over sauce, top with mozzarella, bake covered, then uncovered for a golden finish.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste throughout the recipe.
  • Undercooking pasta shells slightly makes them easier to stuff.
  • Covering with foil while baking helps retain moisture.

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Keywords: Seafood Stuffed Shells, Creamy Seafood Recipe, Stuffed Pasta Shells

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