CREAMY SEAFOOD STUFFED SHELLS

Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells image

Provided by Hannah Bishop

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

24 jumbo pasta shells
1 Tbsp green pepper, finely chopped
1 Tbsp red onion, chopped
1 tsp butter
1/4 c butter
2 can(s) (6 oz each) lump crab meat, drained
5 oz frozen, cooked salad shrimp (thawed)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 c mayonnaise
2 Tbsp milk
4 c 2% milk
1 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp pepper, coarsely ground

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute green pepper and onion in 1 teaspoon butter until tender and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, egg, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, pepper and green pepper mixture.
3. Drain and rinse pasta then stuff each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon of seafood mixture. Place in a greased 13x9 baking dish.
4. 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 and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
5. Pour over stuffed shells. Sprinkle with remaining seafood seasoning. Bake uncovered at 350° for 30-35 minutes.