10/06/2026
Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Stuffed Shells
Ultra-creamy, cheesy, and restaurant-quality comfort food right at home.
________ Ingredients ________
- Shells & Shrimp: 20 jumbo pasta shells, 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails off), 1 tbsp butter, pinch of paprika, salt & pepper.
- Cheesy Filling: 1 cup ricotta, 4 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, 1 clove minced garlic, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp parsley.
- Garlic Cream Sauce: 2 tbsp butter, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp flour, 1½ cups heavy cream, ½ cup broth, ½ cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, red pepper flakes to taste.
- Topping: Extra mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh parsley.
_______ Quick Steps ________
1. Prep: Boil shells 2 minutes shy of al dente; drain. Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper. Reserve 6 whole shrimp, chop the rest, and sear in 1 tbsp butter for 1 minute until pink.
2. Filling: Mix ricotta, cream cheese, ½ cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, and parsley until smooth. Fold in chopped shrimp.
3. Sauce: Sauté garlic in 2 tbsp butter for 30 seconds. Whisk in flour for 1 minute, then add cream and broth. Simmer until thick, then stir in remaining mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.
4. Bake: Spread 1 cup sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Fill shells, arrange in dish, and top with remaining sauce and extra cheese. Bake covered with foil at 375°F (190°C) for 12 minutes.
5. Finish: Uncover, place reserved whole shrimp on top, and bake 6 to 8 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve!
⏱️ 1 hr | 🍽️ 6 servings