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Seafood Stuffed Shells – Creamy, Cheesy, and Packed with Flavor!

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Creamy, cheesy seafood stuffed shells featuring a rich ricotta and seafood filling, baked to golden perfection—perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese or 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cooked crab meat, shrimp, or a seafood combination
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion or shallot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 cup marinara or white sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and cook pasta shells according to package instructions, undercooking slightly. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and softened. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese or cream, half of the mozzarella and Parmesan. Stir in cooked seafood, sautéed garlic-onion mix, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread a thin layer of marinara or white sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Fill each shell with the seafood mixture and place in the baking dish.
  6. Top shells with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Swap marinara with Alfredo for a creamier dish.
  • Use part-skim cheeses to lighten it up.
  • Add Old Bay seasoning for extra flavor.
  • Can be made gluten-free with GF pasta shells.

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