Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Stuffed Shells

🧄 Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Stuffed Shells 🦐🧀

Creamy garlic shrimp stuffed inside jumbo pasta shells, covered in melty cheese, and baked until golden and bubbly 😍 This seafood comfort dish tastes like restaurant-quality heaven in every bite!

📝 Ingredients:

20 jumbo pasta shells

450 g shrimp, peeled and chopped

3 tbsp butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup cream cheese

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp paprika

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped

🍽️ Instructions:

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta Shells

Boil jumbo shells until al dente. Drain and let them cool slightly.

2️⃣ Prepare the Garlic Shrimp

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add chopped shrimp, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 3–4 minutes until shrimp turns pink.

3️⃣ Make the Creamy Filling

In a bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, and cooked shrimp mixture. Mix until creamy and well combined.

4️⃣ Stuff the Shells

Fill each pasta shell generously with the cheesy garlic shrimp filling and place in a baking dish.

5️⃣ Prepare the Cream Sauce

In the same skillet, add heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.

6️⃣ Bake Until Golden

Pour the cream sauce over the stuffed shells. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

7️⃣ Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving hot.

✨ Creamy, cheesy, garlicky, and absolutely irresistible! Perfect for seafood lovers and cozy dinner nights.