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Creamy Lemon-Dill Shrimp Stuffed Jumbo Shells

A delightful dish featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy, zesty shrimp and spinach mixture, baked to perfection in a savory mushroom sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • skillet
  • large bowl
  • medium bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 12-15 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 tbsp butter

Filling

  • 1 lb small shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 4 oz fresh spinach, wilted and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • pinch cayenne pepper Optional

Sauce & Topping

  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, mixed with 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded Italian blend cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente according to package directions, then drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Cooking Shrimp

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then remove shrimp from heat to cool slightly.

Making the Filling

  • In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, white pepper, and dill; stir until smooth.
  • Gently fold the wilted spinach and cooled shrimp into the cream cheese mixture, adding a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired.

Assembling the Dish

  • Whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk in a separate bowl, then spread half of this sauce evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  • Stuff each cooked jumbo pasta shell with the shrimp and spinach cream filling, then arrange them in a single layer over the sauce base in the baking dish.

Baking

  • Pour the remaining soup mixture evenly over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are mostly covered, and then sprinkle generously with shredded Italian blend cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  • Let the dish stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and sauce to set, garnishing with extra fresh dill if desired.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the shrimp while sautéing. Ensure spinach is thoroughly squeezed dry to prevent a watery filling.