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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where the ocean’s bounty meets the comforting embrace of pasta in our featured recipe: Shells of the Sea. This dish embodies the essence of coastal cuisine, celebrating the vibrant flavors and textures of seafood in a delightful pasta format. With the perfect combination of succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and creamy ricotta nestled within large pasta shells, this dish promises not just a meal, but an experience that transports you straight to the seaside.

Seafood Stuffed Shells

Dive into this delightful recipe for Shells of the Sea! These large pasta shells are stuffed to perfection with a creamy combination of ricotta, succulent shrimp, and scallops, all flavored with garlic, lemon, and herbs. Topped with marinara and gooey mozzarella, each bite is a taste of the ocean. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish is easy to prepare and makes an impressive meal that'll wow your guests. Bake, drizzle with olive oil, and savor the flavors!
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Ingredients
  

12 large pasta shells

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped

1 cup cooked scallops, chopped

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)

1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

2 cups marinara sauce

Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

    Cook the Shells: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

      Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped shrimp, chopped scallops, grated Parmesan cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

        Stuff the Shells: Take each cooked shell and fill it with the seafood filling, placing them open side up in a greased baking dish.

          Add Marinara Sauce: Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are well covered. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.

            Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

              Serve: Allow the dish to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with extra parsley for a fresh touch.

                Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 4-6 |