She Sells Sea Shells Recipe

Name: She Sells Sea Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 slice sourdough bread; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large clove garlic; 8 jumbo pasta shells (the stuffing kind); 1/2 cup marinara sauce plus a bit extra for the baking dish; 1 tablespoon creme fraiche; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 large basil leaf, chopped; 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped; a pinch of crushed red pepper (optional); 8 bay scallops; 8 small shrimp, peeled and cleaned; 1/4 cup lump crab meat; a squeeze of lemon; a squeeze of orange

Servings: persons

1 slice sourdough bread
2 tablespoons butter
1 large clove garlic
8 jumbo pasta shells (the stuffing kind)
1/2 cup marinara sauce plus a bit extra for the baking dish
1 tablespoon creme fraiche
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 large basil leaf, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped
a pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
8 bay scallops
8 small shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1/4 cup lump crab meat
a squeeze of lemon
a squeeze of orange

1
Boil the pasta shells to al dente according to the directions.
2
Meanwhile make the breadcrumbs. Whiz the bread in the processor until it is a coarse crumb. Saute over medium heat with the butter and garlic until just crisp.
3
Preheat the oven to 375. Mix together the 1/2 cup marinara, creme fraiche, basil, parsley and orange zest. Add the red pepper if you opt in for spice.
4
Put a little marinara in the bottom of your baking dish. Fill each shell with a spoon full of the mixture above, a bay scallop, a shrimp, and about a teaspoon of crab meat.
5
Arrange the shells in the baking dish, then sprinkle the breadcrumb over top. Squeeze a bit of lemon over and bake until the seafood is done (about 20 minutes).
6
Squeeze a bit of orange over and serve!

956

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice sourdough bread, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large clove garlic, 8 jumbo pasta shells (the stuffing kind), and more.

Yes, She Sells Sea 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.

She Sells Sea Shells

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