Shell

There are many different types of shell recipes that have been used throughout history. The most common type of shell recipe is the clam chowder. This dish has been around since the early days of the American colonies. It was originally made with salt pork, potatoes, onions, and milk. Today, there are many different variations of this dish, but the basic ingredients remain the same.

Another popular shell recipe is the oyster stew. This dish has also been around for many years and was originally made with oysters, milk, and butter. Today, there are many different variations of this dish as well, but the basic ingredients remain the same.

Shellfish has been a part of the human diet for many centuries. In fact, shellfish was one of the first foods that was harvested from the sea. Shellfish is a nutritious food that is high in protein and low in fat. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.

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Recipes

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Stuffed Shells

  • SAUCE
  • salt
  • tomato
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • FILLING AND ASSEMBLY
  • salt
  • ricotta cheese
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
  • shell
  • egg yolk
  • parmesan cheese
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4 Cheese Stuffed Shells

  • salt
  • tomato
  • asiago
  • mozzarella cheese
  • onion
  • ricotta cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • basil
  • pasta shell
  • salt
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Ricotta-Stuffed Shells With Pesto

  • SHELLS
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • semolina giant pasta shells made
  • bread crumb
  • parmesan cheese
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • thyme
  • red pepper
  • egg
  • ricotta cheese
  • parsley
  • green onion
  • PESTO
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • italian parsley
  • garlic
  • basil
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Pesto Cheese Stuffed Shells

  • ground italian sausage
  • shell
  • vodka
  • ricotta cheese
  • red pepper flake
  • fontina cheese
  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • san marzano tomato
  • basil pesto
  • mozzarella cheese
  • basil
  • salt
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Cheesy Stuffed Shells

  • cooking spray
  • pepper
  • salt
  • salt
  • basil
  • oregano
  • garlic
  • egg
  • onion
  • spinach
  • cottage cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • pasta shell
  • celery
  • carrot
  • parmesan cheese
  • zucchini
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • silken tofu
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Soft-Shell Crabs With Curry Butter

  • lime juice
  • rice flour
  • green onion
  • butter
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • fennel seed
  • garlic
  • salt
  • turmeric
  • almond
  • nutmeg
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • ginger
  • shell crab
  • clove
  • pea shoot
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Butternut Squash-Stuffed Shells

  • salt
  • mozzarella cheese
  • cream cheese
  • garlic
  • leaf sage
  • shallot
  • butternut squash
  • spinach
  • vegetable broth
  • thyme
  • nutmeg
  • parmesan cheese
  • heavy cream
  • ricotta cheese
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flake
  • pasta shell
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Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

  • salt
  • white wine
  • halibut
  • mussel
  • bay leaf
  • thyme
  • onion
  • tomato
  • saffron thread
  • red pepper flake
  • yellow potato
  • olive oil
  • fish stock
  • garlic
  • cherrystone clam
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Cherry Shells

  • sugar cookie
  • green candied cherry
  • cherry extract
  • egg
  • cream cheese
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Stuffed Shells with Marinara

  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • egg
  • pasta shell
  • parsley
  • ricotta cheese
  • egg yolk
  • pasta sauce
  • parmesan cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
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Harvest Squash and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

  • butternut squash
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • parmesan cheese
  • olive oil
  • mccormick black pepper
  • egg
  • mccormick salt
  • onion
  • mccormick nutmeg
  • mozzarella cheese
  • mccormick thyme
  • garlic
  • shell pasta noodle
  • ricotta cheese
  • whipping cream
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Stuffed Shells

  • lemon zest
  • oregano
  • pecorino cheese
  • red pepper flake
  • pasta shell
  • ricotta cheese
  • pasta sauce
  • garlic
  • salt
  • spinach
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
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Cheesy Chicken, Asparagus, and Bacon Shells

  • cache valley mozzarella cheese
  • mushroom
  • asparagus
  • garlic
  • shell
  • rotisserie chicken
  • cache valley parmesan cheese
  • white pepper
  • heavy cream
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • parsley
  • bacon
  • addition parmesan cheese
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Shrimp Scampi Stuffed Shells

  • ricotta cheese
  • egg
  • shrimp
  • parsley
  • parmesan cheese
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • white wine
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • garlic
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • pasta shell
  • half
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
  • butter
  • cream cheese
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Lasagna Stuffed Shells

  • ricotta cheese
  • egg
  • onion
  • water
  • ground beef
  • jimmy deans sausage
  • pasta shell
  • tomato
  • tomato sauce
  • mozzarella cheese
  • italian seasoning
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • tomato paste
  • salt
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Stuffed Shells

  • butter
  • herb
  • milk
  • oil
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt
  • shallot
  • pecorino cheese
  • tomato passata
  • veal
  • cream
  • pasta shell
  • leek
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Spicy Tomato Shellfish Stew

  • salt
  • lemon
  • clam juice
  • lemon juice
  • fennel
  • garlic
  • littleneck clam
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • fennel seed
  • mussel
  • mayonnaise
  • white wine
  • olive oil
  • tomato
  • oil anchovy
  • bread
  • scallop
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Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells

  • pasta shell
  • private selection tomato sauce
  • ground chicken
  • italian seasoning
  • parmesan cheese
  • ricotta cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • garlic
  • spinach
  • fennel seed
  • salt
  • basil
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Chicken and Mushroom Baked Shells

  • salt
  • ricotta cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • mushroom
  • shell
  • italian fontina cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • tomato
  • red pepper flake
  • rotisserie chicken
  • olive oil
  • garlic
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Ricotta Stuffed Shells

  • lemon juice
  • garlic powder
  • egg
  • mozzarella cheese
  • salt
  • basil
  • oregano
  • onion powder
  • pasta shell
  • black pepper
  • pasta sauce
  • ricotta cheese
  • parsley
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Shellfish Paella with Fregola

  • salt
  • sherry
  • fava bean
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • fish stock
  • bell pepper
  • rosemary
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • saffron thread
  • littleneck clam
  • mussel
  • fregola
  • bay leaf
  • dill
  • plum tomato
  • shrimp
  • squid
  • monkfish
  • thyme
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Cheesy Stuffed Shells With Kale Pesto

  • Sauce
  • salt
  • cannellini bean
  • garlic
  • basil
  • pasta sauce
  • parmesan cheese
  • olive oil
  • dinosaur kale
  • Shells & Garnish
  • salt
  • egg yolk
  • parmesan cheese
  • basil
  • ricotta cheese
  • shell
  • mozzarella cheese
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Chicken Sausage and Collard Stuffed Shells

  • parsley
  • salt
  • nonstick spray
  • hot italian chicken sausage
  • italian seasoning
  • garlic powder
  • collard green
  • egg yolk
  • pasta shell
  • parmesan cheese
  • ricotta cheese
  • garlic pasta sauce
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
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Taco Stuffed Shells

  • monterey jack cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • taco sauce
  • ground beef
  • salt
  • taco seasoning
  • pasta shell
  • salsa
  • green onion
  • cream cheese
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Magic Shell

  • semi sweet chocolate chip
  • coconut oil
  • ice cream
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Shellfish in Brodetto

  • cherry tomato
  • clam juice
  • white wine
  • basil
  • olive oil
  • mussel
  • littleneck clam
  • scallop
  • red chile
  • bread
  • garlic
  • salt
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Tuna-Stuffed Shells

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • butter
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • buttermilk
  • panko
  • dill
  • white wine
  • oil tuna
  • delicata squash
  • garlic
  • vegetable stock
  • caper
  • dijon mustard
  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • pasta shell
  • mushroom
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Pizza Stuffed Shells

  • oregano
  • mozzarella cheese
  • olife
  • onion
  • parmesan cheese
  • ground beef
  • pork sausage
  • bell pepper
  • pasta shell
  • garlic
  • marinara pasta sauce
  • pepperoni
  • salt
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Chicken Broccoli Garlic Alfredo Shells

  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic powder
  • italian seasoning
  • heavy cream
  • shell
  • broccoli
  • garlic
  • butter
  • pepper
  • salt
  • chicken
  • mozzarella cheese
  • cream cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
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Baked Shells with Gremolata Breadcrumbs

  • salt
  • steaspoons onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • white pepper
  • pkg pasta shell
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • panko
  • milk
  • black pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • nutmeg
  • olive oil
  • half
  • lemon peel
  • fontina cheese
  • cheddar cheese
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Baked Shells

  • nutmeg
  • black pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • ricotta cheese
  • shell pasta
  • onion
  • spinach
  • basil
  • ball mozzarella cheese
  • plum tomato
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • salt
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Seafood-Stuffed Shells Recipe

  • bay seasoning
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • parsley
  • panko bread crumb
  • lump crabmeat
  • bay leaf
  • shallot
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • mayonnaise
  • dijon mustard
  • butter
  • pasta shell
  • scallop
  • shrimp
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Stuffed Shells with Meat

  • tomato paste
  • thyme
  • italian seasoning
  • onion
  • pasta sauce
  • parmesan cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • ground beef
  • spinach
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • pasta shell
  • basil
  • salt
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Three Cheese Mexican Shells

  • black bean
  • corn
  • cheddar cheese
  • monterey jack cheese
  • taco sauce
  • ground beef
  • taco seasoning
  • salsa
  • shell
  • cream cheese
  • green onion
  • olife
  • sour cream
  • tomato
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White Cheddar Shells

  • bread bowl
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • parmesan cheese
  • pepper
  • white cheddar cheese
  • milk
  • pipetti pasta
  • white american cheese
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Steamed and Seared Shellfish in Coconut Broth

  • salt
  • lobster
  • clam juice
  • le bec fin chicken stock
  • coconut milk
  • asian sesame oil
  • ginger
  • canola oil
  • shiitake mushroom
  • plum tomato
  • shallot
  • basil
  • cilantro
  • lemongrass
  • scallop
  • shrimp
  • bok choy
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Soft-Shell Crabs with Farro Salad

  • salt
  • turbinado
  • farro
  • ginger
  • butter
  • cucumber
  • avocado
  • yellow watermelon
  • pineapple juice
  • bell pepper
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • cilantro
  • coconut cream
  • vegetable oil
  • hot red chile
  • shell crab
  • lime juice
  • smoked bacon
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Butternut Squash Alfredo Stuffed Shells

  • vegetable stock
  • milk
  • butter
  • sage
  • olive oil
  • italian seasoning
  • batch skinny alfredo sauce
  • butternut squash
  • salt
  • panko breadcrumb
  • black pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • shell
  • garlic
  • salt
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Shellfish in Watermelon Soup

  • mussel
  • watermelon
  • clam
  • mussel
  • null chili pepper
  • null toast
  • null basil
  • null dill
  • null white wine
  • null olive oil
  • null garlic
  • null parsley
  • null salt
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Ham and Spinach Stuffed Shells

  • ricotta cheese
  • onion
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • pepper
  • salt
  • italian seasoning
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • pasta shell
  • tomato
  • ham
  • spinach
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Best Stuffed Shells

  • spinach
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • shell
  • parmesan cheese
  • red pepper flake
  • green onion
  • ricotta cheese
  • pasta sauce
  • salt
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
  • basil
  • pepper

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
garlic
parmesan cheese
ricotta cheese
pasta shell
mozzarella cheese
butter
onion
basil
black pepper
egg
parsley
shell
all purpose flour
tomato
milk
pasta sauce
red pepper flake
oregano
pepper
spinach
italian seasoning
cream cheese
egg yolk
thyme
ground beef
lemon
heavy cream
white wine
mussel
green onion
nutmeg
shell crab
shallot
cheddar cheese
shrimp
bell pepper
fontina cheese
tomato paste
lemon juice
cayenne pepper
cilantro
scallop
garlic powder
red pepper
taco seasoning
broccoli
clam juice
vodka
basil pesto
bread crumb
zucchini
lime juice
fennel seed
almond
ginger
salsa
tomato sauce
butternut squash
bay leaf
saffron thread
fish stock
vegetable oil
chicken
mushroom
rotisserie chicken
half
littleneck clam
mayonnaise
sour cream
plum tomato
coconut oil
ground italian chicken sausage
carrot
rice flour
coriander seed
chili powder
cheese
water
cumin
buttermilk
pistachio
lemon zest
pecorino cheese
white pepper
bacon
veal
sage
fennel
bread
alfredo sauce
italian fontina cheese
onion powder
dill
monterey jack cheese
taco sauce
cherry tomato
shell pasta
panko
vegetable stock
dijon mustard
olife
oyster
milk chocolate
clam
cucumber
pumpkin puree
asiago
italian parsley
semolina giant pasta shells made
pecorino romano cheese
ground italian sausage
san marzano tomato
cooking spray
cottage cheese
celery
silken tofu
cumin seed
turmeric
clove
pea shoot
peanut oil
flour tortilla
coriander
preserved lemon
paprika
leaf sage
vegetable broth
halibut
yellow potato
cherrystone clam
provolone cheese
parsley flake
cornmeal
chicken tender
sugar cookie
green candied cherry
cherry extract
chive
gluten shell
beet
champagne vinegar
yellow squash
mccormick black pepper
mccormick salt
mccormick nutmeg
mccormick thyme
shell pasta noodle
whipping cream
cache valley mozzarella cheese
asparagus
cache valley parmesan cheese
addition parmesan cheese
jimmy deans sausage
cannelloni pasta
sweet italian sausage meat
green
herb
oil
tomato passata
cream
leek
oil anchovy
shell blue crab
private selection tomato sauce
ground chicken
hot
asiago cheese
puréed
fennel bulb
radicchio
ever marinara
carnita
non spray
egg white
waffle
sherry
fava bean
rosemary
fregola
squid
monkfish
cannellini bean
dinosaur kale
nonstick spray
hot italian chicken sausage
collard green
garlic pasta sauce
semi sweet chocolate chip
ice cream
broccoli rabe
hot italian pork sausage
red chile
agretti
stracciatella cheese
baguette
cured chorizo
oil tuna
delicata squash
caper
vanilla bean
cornstarch
confectioners sugar
pork sausage
marinara pasta sauce
pepperoni
ice
mint
heath toffee chocolate candy bar
graham cracker
marshmallow
striped bass
steaspoons onion powder
pkg pasta shell
lemon peel
white cheese
salmon
mascarpone cheese
shellvariety pasta
crab
whale shell crabs live dead
margarine
vegetable seasoning
hot sauce
ball mozzarella cheese
almond brown butter vinaigrette
almond puree
tempura batter
micro green
balsamic vinegar
blood orange
artichoke
chicken stock
soda water
blood orange juice
red wine vinegar
bay seasoning
panko bread crumb
lump crabmeat
cuttlefish
spanish pimentón dulche
sweet italian green pepper
bomba rice
langoustine
chicken breast
black bean
corn
bread bowl
white cheddar cheese
pipetti pasta
white american cheese
fish sauce
candied ginger
serrano chile
shucked oysters shell
asian pear
lobster
le bec fin chicken stock
coconut milk
asian sesame oil
canola oil
shiitake mushroom
lemongrass
bok choy
turbinado
farro
avocado
yellow watermelon
pineapple juice
coconut cream
hot red chile
smoked bacon
batch skinny alfredo sauce
panko breadcrumb
watermelon
null chili pepper
null toast
null basil
null dill
null white wine
null olive oil
null garlic
null parsley
null salt
ham

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • salt

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • cream cheese

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 33%
  • olive oil 23%
  • garlic 22%
  • parmesan cheese 22%
  • ricotta cheese 21%
  • mozzarella cheese 20%
  • pasta shell 19%

Common Ingredients

  • butter 14%
  • egg 12%
  • parsley 12%

Usual Ingredients

  • basil 11%
  • black pepper 10%
  • onion 10%
  • shell 10%
  • all purpose flour 7%
  • milk 7%
  • oregano 7%
  • pasta sauce 7%
  • cream cheese 5%
  • heavy cream 5%
  • italian seasoning 5%
  • pepper 5%
  • red pepper flake 5%
  • egg yolk 5%
  • spinach 5% See More
  • fontina cheese 4%
  • ground beef 4%
  • tomato 4%