Recipes & Cooking
Cajun Salmon Stuffed Pasta Shells
Mon, 12/01/2008 - 5:36pm — staff2Preparation Time:
60 minutes
Number of Servings:
4
Ingredients:
30 conch-shaped pasta shells (large stuffing size)1/4 tsp salt and 1 1/2 tsp oil
1/4 tsp salt and 1 1/2 tsp oil
2 cups cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 tsp parsley flakes
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 Tbs pimento
1 1/2 cups Morey's Cajun Boned Smoked Salmon (skinned, cut into small pieces or flaked)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or other cheese)
Instructions:
Cook pasta with salt and oil until tender, drain and set aside. Sprinkle lemon juice over fish pieces and set aside. In medium bowl combine all other ingredients, stir in Salmon last. Spoon mixture into pasta shells. Place shells, filled side up, in a 9" x 13" oiled baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of water to dish.
Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Combine bread crumbs and cheese, sprinkle over all and bake uncovered for 6 minutes uncovered. Garnish with lemon wedges and bell pepper strips.
