Description
Rich, indulgent, and bursting with flavor, Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp Shells are the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Tender jumbo pasta shells cradle a luscious filling of garlicky mushrooms, fresh spinach, and succulent shrimp, all wrapped in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This easy dinner recipe works for weeknights yet impresses at special gatherings. It’s a versatile choice for anyone looking for quick dinner ideas, healthy-ish comfort food, or a creative seafood pasta.
Ingredients
20 jumbo pasta shells, uncooked
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cups fresh spinach
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook jumbo pasta shells until just al dente. Drain, toss lightly in olive oil, and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden. Stir in garlic and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
3. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Push vegetables aside and cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove half of the shrimp for topping.
4. Lower heat, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Let sauce thicken slightly.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fill pasta shells with the creamy shrimp-spinach-mushroom mixture and arrange in a baking dish. Top with reserved shrimp.
6. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use medium or large shrimp so they fit easily into the shells without overpowering the filling.
Drain spinach well to prevent excess water from thinning the creamy sauce.
Slightly undercook pasta shells to keep them firm after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: -
- Trans Fat: -
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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