Seafood-Stuffed Shells Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon butter plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
• 8 ounces peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons plus 4 cups 2% milk, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Soft bread crumbs, toasted in butter and chopped fresh parsley