Crab-Stuffed Deep-Fried Shells Recipe

Name: Crab-Stuffed Deep-Fried Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells; 2 large eggs, divided; 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked; 4 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons sliced scallions, white part and 1-inch of green; 1 medium tomatoes, peeled*, seeded and chopped; 1 -2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 -4 teaspoon dried thyme; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs (Japanese); vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2 large eggs, divided
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
4 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons sliced scallions, white part and 1-inch of green
1 medium tomatoes, peeled*, seeded and chopped
1 -2 teaspoon dried basil
1 -4 teaspoon dried thyme
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon water
1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs (Japanese)
vegetable oil, for frying

1
Cook the pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain well, rinse under cold running water and drain again.
2
Invert the shells onto paper towels to cool while preparing the filling.
3
In a large bowl, whisk one of the eggs until just slightly foamy. Add the crabmeat, cheese, scallions, tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt and pepper; mix well.
4
Use a spoon to stuff the shells with the crab mixture, dividing it evenly among them.
5
In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg with the water. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Dip each shell into the egg mixture shaking off any excess, then roll in the bread crumbs.
6
In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, bring about 2 inches oil to 365 degrees.
7
To help maintain the oil temperature, add the shells a few at a time without crowding. Cook about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels. Repeat until all the shells are fried. Serve warm.

1793

kcal

Calories

Fat

321

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells, 2 large eggs, divided, 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked, 4 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (about 1 cup), and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab-Stuffed Deep-Fried Shells

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