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Cajun Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Shells in Vodka Sauc

Erica
Cajun Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Shells in Vodka Sauce WHOOP! This is an epic good and deliciously decadent stuffed shells recipe with a dreamy seafood filling and luxurious Cajun vodka sauce. Save this recipe for a special occasion, holiday, or family supper. Need a new Sunday dinner? Here you go!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 601 kcal

Ingredients

For the Cajun vodka sauce

For the shrimp

For the seafood filling

For the stuffed shells

  • 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Fontina cheese
  • garnish: chopped basil and parsley

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350℉. Put a large pot of water to boil.

Make the Cajun vodka sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over high heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook quickly until fragrant and golden.
  • Add the vodka and simmer until reduced to ~1/3 cup (about 8 minutes).
  • Add the marinara sauce, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and cream. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Cook the shrimp

  • Heat a skillet over high heat.
  • Toss the shrimp (chopped if large; halved if medium-sized) in the olive oil and seasoning.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté briefly until shrimp pieces are barely opaque (the shrimp will finish cooking in the oven). Remove from the heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.

Make the seafood filling

  • Use a paper towel to wipe out the skillet used for the shrimp and heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over high heat.
  • Add the onion and sauté until golden. Transfer to the bowl with the shrimp.
  • To the bowl with the onion and shrimp, add the remaining ingredients for the filling and combine.

Assemble the shells and bake

  • Add the pasta shells to the boiling water and cook to al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse immediately with cool water.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the Cajun vodka sauce in a 13 x 9 bake dish.
  • Spoon filling into pasta shells. Place filled shells in the bake dish.
  • Cover the stuffed shells with remaining sauce. Top with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake at 350℉ for 30 minutes or until golden on top and bubbly throughout. Garnish (if desired) and serve.

Notes

For the marinara sauce, I prefer my Homemade Marinara sauce but if purchasing jarred sauce, I prefer this one.

Nutrition

Serving: 4shells | Calories: 601kcal (30%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 33g (66%) | Fat: 26g (40%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 123mg (41%) | Sodium: 962mg (42%) | Potassium: 137mg (4%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 6g (7%)

Calorie count is purely an estimate calculated using an online application to serve as a guide and not to be taken as accurate nutritional information. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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