Crab Delight Salad Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Crab Delight Salad Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shell pasta, cooked and drained (giant); 8 -12 ounces crab, cooked, cleaned (or surimi); 1 cup cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup sour cream; 2 celery ribs, minced; ¼ cup red onion, minced; ¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; ¼ teaspoon dill weed; ⅛ teaspoon tarragon; ⅛ teaspoon thyme

Servings: persons

1
If using surimi, (imitation crab meat, many good varieties, generally made with whitefish and natural crab flavoring), chop it fine, then drain.
2
Reserve crab.
3
Combine cream cheese and sour cream, then remainder of ingredients.
4
Taste for seasonings; adjust as needed.
5
Gently fold in crab meat.
6
Stuff each shell with approximately one heaping Tablespoon crab salad.
7
Makes 18 to 22 stuffed shells; allow 4 to 5 per serving.
8
Serve on a bed of romaine lettuce with tomato wedges and lemon on the side.

694

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups shell pasta, cooked and drained (giant), 8 -12 ounces crab, cooked, cleaned (or surimi), 1 cup cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Crab Delight Salad Stuffed Shells falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Crab Delight Salad Stuffed Shells

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