Baked shells stuffed with seafood and creamy alfredo sauce, topped with melted mozzarella, arranged on a rustic serving platter.

Seafood Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Name: Seafood Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 12 oz jumbo pasta shells, cooked; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 8 oz scallops, cleaned; 6 oz crab meat, flaked; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Creamy, cheesy alfredo sauce stuffed into plump pasta shells, filled with a medley of tender shrimp, scallops, and crab – pure comfort in every bite.

Total: 50 minPrep: 20 minCook: 30 minServes 6Difficulty: Medium⭐ 4.7 (123+ ratings)$

Ingredients

Servings:

12 oz jumbo pasta shells, cooked
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 oz scallops, cleaned
6 oz crab meat, flaked
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

1 Preheat oven to 375°F.
2 In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp, scallops, and red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp are pink and scallops are opaque.
3 Stir in cream, Parmesan, and cream cheese into the skillet; cook until sauce is smooth and thickened.
4 Remove from heat and fold in crab meat; season with salt and pepper.
5 Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the seafood alfredo mixture.
6 Arrange stuffed shells in a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.
7 Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
8 Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Equipment

Baking dish
Skillet
Spoon for stuffing

Variations

Substitute lobster for crab for a luxurious twist.
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.

Substitutions

If cream cheese is unavailable, use an extra 1/2 cup of Parmesan.
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for part of the cream.

Pairings

Caesar salad
Roasted asparagus

Nutrition

Calories: 550 kcal

Fat: 28g fat

Carbs: 35g carbohydrates

Protein: 35g protein

Fiber: 2g fiber

Sugar: 6g sugar

Sodium: 750mg sodium

Tips

For best flavor, let the shells rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Use fresh seafood for optimal taste and texture.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.

Freezing: Freezes well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake covered at 350°F for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake another 10 minutes.