🦐 Cheesy Shrimp Stuffed Cannelloni Bites

Ingredients

For the Cannelloni

• 12 cannelloni pasta tubes

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• ½ cup cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Cheese Topping

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

For the Creamy Seafood Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1½ cups milk

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Cook cannelloni until slightly tender.

3. Drain and allow to cool.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

In a bowl combine:

• Chopped shrimp

• Ricotta cheese

• Cream cheese

• Mozzarella cheese

• Garlic

• Parsley

• Salt and pepper

Mix thoroughly.

Step 3: Fill the Cannelloni

1. Spoon or pipe the shrimp mixture into each cannelloni tube.

2. Arrange in a lightly greased baking dish.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.

2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

3. Slowly add milk and cream.

4. Stir until smooth and thickened.

5. Add Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 5: Assemble

1. Pour a thin layer of sauce into the baking dish.

2. Arrange stuffed cannelloni on top.

3. Cover with remaining sauce.

4. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.

Step 6: Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

3. Broil for 2 minutes for an extra crispy cheese topping.

Step 7: Serve

1. Garnish with chopped parsley.

2. Serve with warm seafood cream sauce for dipping.

Serving Suggestions

• Perfect as an appetizer or seafood party dish.

• Pair with Caesar salad or roasted vegetables.

• Serve with garlic bread and a chilled white wine.

Prep Time

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Cook Time: 30 minutes

• Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)

• Calories: 480

• Protein: 28g

• Carbohydrates: 26g

• Fat: 28g

Chef's Tip

For an even richer seafood flavor, mix crab meat or lobster into the filling. The combination of creamy cheese, tender shrimp, and golden baked pasta creates an irresistible appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. 🦐🧀✨🍽️