JUMBO SHELLS STUFFED WITH CRABMEAT

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This is from The Pasta Salad Book by Nina Graybill and Maxine Rapoport. An Elegant first course, serve with lemon wedges and thinly sliced toasted French bread.

Provided by Dona England

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 large pasta shells
1 lb lump crabmeat
2/3 cup olive oil, divided use
1/4 cup lemon juice, divided use
1 tablespoon drained and rinsed capers, chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley
salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup basic vinaigrette
lettuce leaf
watercress leaf (to garnish)
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells, gently until al dente.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to drain.
  • While still hot mix carefully with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2.
  • tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon parsley.
  • Drain any juice from crabmeat, discard juice.
  • Mix the crab with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, capers, nuts, parsley, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Stuff shells and refrigerate until shortly before serving.
  • Arrange lettuce on salad places, add 2 shells per plate.
  • Drizzle lightly with vinaigrette dressing.
  • Garnish with watercress and lemon wedges.
  • Cooking time is fridge time.

Shanice Gerald
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These shells were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Mukalanzi Manshur
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The shells were delicious and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Nikesh Chaudhary
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These shells were easy to make and turned out great. The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


tumelo ishmael
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I've made these shells several times now and they are always a hit. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Habibbur Rahman
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These were delicious! I added a bit of extra Old Bay seasoning to the filling and it really gave them a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.


Qamar Muneer
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These shells were delicious! The crabmeat filling was so flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Masumul Karim
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I made these shells for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Carolinr Toal
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These shells were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Beverly Bogle
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The shells were delicious and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Teslin Smith
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These shells were easy to make and turned out great. The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Md alif Mia
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I've made these shells several times now and they are always a hit. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Albina Sabijon
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These were delicious! I added a bit of extra Old Bay seasoning to the filling and it really gave them a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.


Oras Khan
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These shells were amazing! The crabmeat filling was so flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Adrian Kenon
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I made these shells for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Muhammad Shahbaz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out great. The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy seafood dish.


Tricia Nelson
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These jumbo shells were a hit! The crabmeat filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


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