Creamy Seafood Cannelloni Bake

Ingredients (Serves 6)

Filling

• 250 g (9 oz) cooked shrimp, chopped

• 250 g (9 oz) crab meat (or imitation crab)

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Pasta

• 12 cannelloni tubes (or cooked lasagna sheets rolled)

Cream Sauce

• 3 tbsp butter

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

1. In a bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.

2. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 2: Fill the Cannelloni

1. Spoon the seafood mixture into a piping bag.

2. Fill each cannelloni tube carefully.

3. Arrange in a lightly greased baking dish.

Step 3: Make the Cream Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

3. Slowly add milk and cream while whisking.

4. Stir until thickened.

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

Step 4: Assemble

1. Pour the cream sauce evenly over the filled cannelloni.

2. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.

Step 5: Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

3. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Step 6: Serve

1. Let rest for 5 minutes.

2. Garnish with fresh parsley.

3. Serve hot.

Prep Time

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Cook: 40 minutes

• Total: 1 hour

Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 520

• Protein: 34 g

• Carbohydrates: 28 g

• Fat: 30 g

Chef's Tips

✔ Add lobster meat for an even more luxurious version.
✔ A pinch of nutmeg enhances the cream sauce beautifully.
✔ Gruyère cheese can replace part of the mozzarella for extra flavor.
✔ Serve with garlic bread and a crisp green salad.

Why You'll Love It

This creamy seafood cannelloni is packed with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, rich ricotta, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Finished with bubbling mozzarella and fresh herbs, it's the ultimate comfort-food seafood casserole that's perfect for family dinners or special occasions. 🦐🦀🧀✨