Creamy Seafood-Stuffed Shells

By s_curtis444

Ingredients

• 24 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
• 1 tbsp. chopped red onion
• 1 tsp. plus 1/4 c. butter, divided
• 2 cans lump crabmeat
• 1 pkg. (5oz) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 c. mayo
• 2 tbsp. plus 4 c. milk
• 1 1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. grated parm cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook past according to package directions. Meanwhile, in small skillet, saute green pepper and onion in 1 tsp. butter till tender; set aside.

In large bowl, combine crab, shrimp, egg, mozzarella, mayo, 2 tbsp. milk, 1 tsp. seafood seasoning, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and green pepper mixture.

Drain and rinse pasta; stuff each shell w/ 1 rounded tablespoon of mixture. Place in greased 9x13 baking dish.

In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter over med. heat. Whisk in flour and 1/4 tsp. pepper; gradually whisk in remaining milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 mins. or till thickened. Stir in parm cheese.

Pour over stuffed shells. Sprinkle w/ remaining seafood seasoning. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-35 mins. or till bubbly.