Maryland Crab Shells Recipe

Name: Maryland Crab Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 40 jumbo pasta shells; water (for cooking pasta); 2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped; 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 12 lbs lump crabmeat, picked through; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 ½ cups milk; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

40 jumbo pasta shells
water (for cooking pasta)
2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 12 lbs lump crabmeat, picked through
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 ½ cups milk
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

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["Preheat oven to 350F.", "Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.", "Drain, rinse and cool.", "Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet.", "Add pepper and onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.", "Combine crab, peppers and onions, black pepper, egg, mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay and 1/2 cup milk.", "Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in each of two 11""x7""x2"" baking dishes.", "Spoon filling into pasta shells and arrange shells in dishes.", "Melt remaining butter over medium-low heat.", "Whisk in flour.", "Gradually whisk in remaining milk.", "Cook until slightly thickened.", "Stir in cheese.", "Drizzle sauce evenly over shells.", "Sprinkle with remaining Old Bay seasoning.", "Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.", "Cool 10 minutes before serving."]

4446

kcal

Calories

Fat

759

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 40 jumbo pasta shells, water (for cooking pasta), 2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped, 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Maryland Crab 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.

Maryland Crab Shells

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