Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp Shells
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Shrimp Shells are an exquisite dish featuring jumbo pasta shells generously stuffed with a rich filling of succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and savory mushrooms enveloped in a velvety cream sauce. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings, this comforting meal promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. With its vibrant colors and delectable flavors, it’s bound to become a favorite at your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 lb uncooked shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add salt and cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions (10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté garlic and sliced mushrooms until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes), then add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink (approximately 3 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the creamy filling and place on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to broil; broil stuffed shells for 3 minutes until golden on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed pasta shells (approx. 280g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg