Description
Seafood stuffed shells unite the fresh flavors of shrimp, scallops, and crab in a creamy ricotta filling, all nestled inside plump pasta shells and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. This comforting dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, providing a taste of coastal dining right at home. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, seafood stuffed shells are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup seafood mix (shrimp, scallops, crab)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, seafood mix, garlic powder, parsley, and Italian seasoning; mix until well combined.
- Stuff each shell with the seafood filling and place them seam-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in spinach or substituting shrimp with crab. To enhance flavor, add a sprinkle of lemon zest before serving.