Description
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp Shells is a luxurious baked pasta dish featuring tender jumbo shells stuffed with a savory mix of shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, and spinach, all smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce. It’s perfect for cozy dinners or dinner parties and sure to impress.
Ingredients
20 jumbo pasta shells
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and mushrooms until browned.
3. Add shrimp and cook until opaque. Toss in spinach until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. In a saucepan, warm heavy cream and cream cheese over low heat until smooth. Stir in parmesan and let thicken.
5. In a bowl, mix the shrimp filling with a few tablespoons of sauce. Fill each shell with this mixture.
6. Spread a layer of cheese sauce in a baking dish. Arrange shells over sauce. Pour remaining sauce on top.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella over the shells. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Broil uncovered for 3–5 minutes for a golden top.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp in the skillet—they’ll continue cooking in the oven.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
You can prep and fill the shells a day ahead and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: creamy shrimp pasta, seafood shells, spinach shrimp casserole