New Twist On An Old Dish

 

Seafood Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, grated, divided

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1/2 box of jumbo shells, cooked al dente and drained 

2 tablespoons  of butter, divided, plus extra for the baking dish

3 scallions, finely chopped

1 large jar, roasted red  bell pepper

finely chopped

2 cups

raw shrimp, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1- 8-oz can of lump crab, drained

2 cups shredded  Mozzarella cheese, divided

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

1 egg, beaten 

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

½ cup chopped parsley 

White Sauce

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon flour

1/4 cup grated  Parmesan chees

Directions

Preheat the oven to

350°F.

Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.

In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add in oil, half the garlic, and the scallions, and cook 3 minutes. Add in shrimp and Old Bay seasoning. Cook until shrimp becomes light pink, about 2-3minutes. Remove from the skillet and let cool.

In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, roasted red pepper,

⅓ cup parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella, egg, and 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper. Stir in the cooled shrimp mixture and 1 cup of the white sauce. Set aside.

See sauce recipe below. 

Fill each pasta shell with 1 heaping tablespoon of filling and place in the baking dish. Repeat until all shells have been filled.

Pour the remaining white sauce over the filled shells. Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella.

For the White Sauce

In the same skillet you cooked the shrimp in, bring the cream and milk to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add in the 1 tablespoon of butter,  the remaining garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and whisk in the flour and  1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Return to a simmer, and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.

Pour the remaining sauce over the filled pasta shells in the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the top begins to brown.