SEAFOOD STUFFED SHELLS!

Seafood Stuffed Shells! image

Provided by Amy H.

Categories Seafood

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12-16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1/2 small onion, minced
8-12 oz lump crabmeat, canned or frozen drained or "fake" and finely chopped
1/2+ lb raw shrimp, cleaned, deveined & chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 (15 oz.) container ricotta cheese
1 bag(s) (8 oz.) bag shredded mozzarella cheese, divided in half
1/2 c fresh grated parmesan cheese, divided in half
1/4 c butter
1/4 c all-purpose flour
3 c half & half or whole milk
1/4 tsp salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp old bay seasoning

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. In a large bowl, combine crab, chopped shrimp, egg, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 of the parmesan and all of the ricotta cheese. Stir together until thoroughly combined.
3. Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water.
4. Spray a 13x9-in. glass baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray.
5. Stuff each shell generously with the seafood mixture and place in baking dish.
6. Melt butter over medium heat in pan. Add onions and saute until soft. Whisk in flour. Gradually whisk in milk or half & half. Simmer just until thickened. Add salt & pepper to taste.
7. Pour Sauce over stuffed shells. Sprinkle each shell with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Next sprinkle generously with Old Bay seasoning. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.
8. Plate and serve!