✨ Introduction
Cheesy Shrimp Stuffed Shells Bake is the ultimate creamy seafood comfort casserole packed with tender shrimp, jumbo pasta shells, rich cheese filling, and bubbling garlic cream sauce. Every bite delivers buttery shrimp, gooey melted cheese, and perfectly baked pasta layered with savory homemade flavor. Warm, indulgent, and deeply satisfying, this seafood pasta bake is perfect for family dinners, holidays, or cozy comfort food cravings.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Stuffed Shells
• 20 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk or heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins
• Spinach
• Crab meat
• Mushrooms
• Bacon bits
Optional Garnish
• Fresh parsley
• Chili flakes
• Lemon wedges
• Extra Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta Shells
Boil jumbo shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain carefully and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
3️⃣ Season the Shrimp
Add chopped shrimp, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and tender.
4️⃣ Make the Cheese Filling
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning.
5️⃣ Combine the Filling
Fold cooked shrimp into the cheese mixture until evenly combined.
6️⃣ Make the Garlic Cream Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Whisk in flour and cook briefly. Slowly add milk or cream while stirring continuously until smooth and thickened.
7️⃣ Add the Cheese
Stir mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese into the sauce until creamy and melted.
8️⃣ Stuff the Shells
Fill each shell generously with the shrimp and cheese mixture.
9️⃣ Assemble the Bake
Spread some garlic cream sauce into a baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top and pour remaining sauce over them.
🔟 Bake Until Bubbly
Top with extra mozzarella cheese and bake until golden, bubbly, and fully heated through.
1️⃣1️⃣ Garnish and Serve
Top with parsley, chili flakes, lemon wedges, or extra Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
❓ FAQ
What shrimp works best?
Medium shrimp chopped small work perfectly.
Can I make it spicy?
Add extra Cajun seasoning or chili flakes.
What cheese works best?
Mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan create the perfect creamy texture.
Can I add crab meat?
Absolutely, crab pairs beautifully with shrimp.
What sides pair well?
Garlic bread or Caesar salad pair perfectly.
🦐 Final Thoughts
Cheesy Shrimp Stuffed Shells Bake is the perfect creamy seafood comfort casserole packed with buttery shrimp, rich cheese filling, and bubbling garlic sauce. Warm, indulgent, and deeply satisfying, it’s a cozy homemade pasta bake full of savory comforting goodness.
