Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells

Introduction

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells are the ultimate show-stopping comfort food—impress your guests with pillow-soft jumbo pasta shells filled with a luscious medley of tender seafood and rich, herbed cheese. These baked shells deliver restaurant-worthy flavor while remaining surprisingly easy to make, offering the creamy, briny seafood richness that turns every bite into a celebration.

Perfect for dinner parties, festive occasions, or family suppers, this recipe brings a taste of the coast right to your table.

Why These Stuffed Shells Stand Out

This dish merges hearty pasta, the sweet succulence of seafood, and a creamy, garlicky sauce baked to golden perfection. Each shell is generously packed with shrimp, crabmeat, and scallops, paired with ricotta and a touch of lemon zest for irresistible flavor balance. The final bake seals everything under a layer of bubbling, melty cheese for a texture and taste that make this meal a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Preparing the Seafood Filling

Start by chopping your seafood to an even size for uniform filling distribution—use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for quick, mess-free prep. Sauté the seafood gently so it stays beautifully tender; a nonstick skillet like the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch ensures nothing sticks or overcooks.

For the cheese base, blend creamy ricotta with parmesan and herbs until silky smooth. If you want a truly creamy filling, briefly whip it in a blender such as the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender for even texture.

Stuffing and Baking the Shells

Cook your jumbo pasta shells until just al dente—they’ll finish cooking in the oven. Lay them out on a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, 45 Square Feet to cool and prevent sticking.

Stuff each shell generously with the seafood and cheese mixture, then nestle them into a baking dish with a velvety parmesan cream sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella or extra parmesan, and bake until bubbling and golden.

Serving Suggestions for a Memorable Meal

Serve these Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells hot out of the oven, garnished with chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Accompany with a crisp green salad and warm crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and pair with a refreshing beverage for a bistro-quality dinner at home.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 6 generous servings. Each serving contains approximately 500–600 calories, depending on the choice of seafood and cheese. Rich in protein and indulgent enough for special occasions, these shells are deliciously satisfying.

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells (Recap)

These stuffed shells combine the ocean’s finest flavors with a creamy, cheesy filling and golden-baked pasta in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just looking for an elevated weeknight meal, this dish brings together everything you love about pasta and seafood with comforting, elegant flair.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook shells in salted water according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and separate onto a Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll to prevent sticking.
2. In a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp and scallops, cooking just until opaque (2–3 minutes). Remove from heat; fold in crabmeat.
3. In a large bowl, mix ricotta, 1/4 cup parmesan, egg, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add seafood mixture and combine gently. For an extra creamy texture, pulse mixture in the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender briefly.
4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream and remaining 1/4 cup parmesan. Simmer 2 minutes, then pour half into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
5. Stuff each shell with seafood-cheese mixture and arrange in the baking dish. Top with remaining cream sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over shells.
6. Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes or until bubbling and golden. Let cool 5 minutes, then garnish with more parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Enjoy the seamless blend of creamy cheese and succulent seafood in this elegant, but approachable, pasta bake—the ultimate crowd-pleaser!