Deep Fried Stuffed Shells Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
Main IngredientPasta
Ingredients
| 16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells | ||
| Eggs | 2 Small, divided | |
| Crabmeat | 1 Can (10oz), drained, flaked | |
| Shredded Cheddar cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped | ||
| Green onions | 2 Tablespoon, sliced | |
| Dried basil leaves | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Water | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Dry bread crumbs | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Vegetable oil | 2 Cup (16 tbs) (For frying) | |
| Tartar sauce for serving | ||
| Crisp salad greens, carrot curls and dill sprigs for garnish | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Follow package instructions to cook shells until they become firm but not hard.
2) Drain well, wash this under cold running water and drain again.
3) Allow the shells to cool by inverting them onto paper-towel-lined plate.
MAKING
4) In a large bowl, lightly beat 1 egg and mix in tuna, cheese, tomato, green onions, basil and pepper for the stuffing.
5) Stuff cooled shells with tuna mixture using a large spoon.
6) In a small bowl, whip remaining egg with water.
7) Take a large, shallow dish; put bread crumbs in it and coat each stuffed shell with egg mixture and bread crumbs.
8) In a large, heavy saucepan, allow 2 inches of oil to heat over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 365°F.
9) Maintain the temperature by adjusting heat and brown shells in it, a few at a time, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, tossing once.
10) Drain on paper towels after removing with a slotted spoon.
SERVING
11) If desired, garnish with crisp salad greens, carrot curls and dill sprigs and serve with tartar sauce.
1) Follow package instructions to cook shells until they become firm but not hard.
2) Drain well, wash this under cold running water and drain again.
3) Allow the shells to cool by inverting them onto paper-towel-lined plate.
MAKING
4) In a large bowl, lightly beat 1 egg and mix in tuna, cheese, tomato, green onions, basil and pepper for the stuffing.
5) Stuff cooled shells with tuna mixture using a large spoon.
6) In a small bowl, whip remaining egg with water.
7) Take a large, shallow dish; put bread crumbs in it and coat each stuffed shell with egg mixture and bread crumbs.
8) In a large, heavy saucepan, allow 2 inches of oil to heat over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of 365°F.
9) Maintain the temperature by adjusting heat and brown shells in it, a few at a time, for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, tossing once.
10) Drain on paper towels after removing with a slotted spoon.
SERVING
11) If desired, garnish with crisp salad greens, carrot curls and dill sprigs and serve with tartar sauce.
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