Creamy Seafood-Stuffed Shells

Ingredients
  

  • 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 tbsp. green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. red onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
  • 2 6-ounce cans lump crabmeat, drained
  • 1 5-ounce package frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp. plus 4 cups 2% milk, divided
  • 1-1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning, divided
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet, salute green pepper and onion in 1 teaspoon butter until tender; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine crab, shrimp, egg, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, black pepper and green bell pepper.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Drain and rinse pasta; stuff each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon of seafood mixture.
  • Place in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour and coarsely ground pepper; gradually whisk in remaining milk.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour over stuffed shells.
  • Sprinkle with remaining seafood seasoning.
  • Bake, uncovered, 30 – 35 minutes or until bubbly.
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