Maryland Crab Shells Recipe

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Maryland Crab Shells
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
  3. Drain, rinse and cool.
  4. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet.
  5. Add pepper and onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Combine crab, peppers and onions, black pepper, egg, mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay and 1/2 cup milk.
  7. Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in each of two 11 x7 x2 baking dishes.
  8. Spoon filling into pasta shells and arrange shells in dishes.
  9. Melt remaining butter over medium-low heat.
  10. Whisk in flour.
  11. Gradually whisk in remaining milk.
  12. Cook until slightly thickened.
  13. Stir in cheese.
  14. Drizzle sauce evenly over shells.
  15. Sprinkle with remaining Old Bay seasoning.
  16. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
  17. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 412.16 Kcal (1726 kJ)
Calories from fat 281.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.33g 48%
Cholesterol 54.31mg 18%
Sodium 311.16mg 13%
Potassium 153.38mg 3%
Total Carbs 7.86g 3%
Sugars 4.54g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 1%
Protein 23.09g 46%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 171.9mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192 Kcal (804 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.59g 48%
Cholesterol 25.3mg 18%
Sodium 144.95mg 13%
Potassium 71.45mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.66g 3%
Sugars 2.11g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 1%
Protein 10.76g 46%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 80.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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