Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab
Rich, creamy, and loaded with tender shrimp and sweet crab, this seafood lasagna is a decadent twist on the classic comfort dish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
For the Filling:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
8 oz lump crab meat (drained if canned)
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp lemon zest
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
9 cooked lasagna noodles
For the White Sauce:
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
For the Topping:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh chopped parsley or chives (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and lemon zest; cook until shrimp are just pink. Stir in crab and set aside.
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and parsley.
To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and whisk for 1–2 minutes. Slowly add milk and cream, whisking constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
To assemble:
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the dish.
Layer 3 noodles, half the ricotta mixture, half the seafood, and a layer of sauce.
Repeat layers, ending with noodles, remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For convenience, use pre-cooked shrimp and canned crab.
Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for a veggie boost.
Can be made 1 day ahead and baked fresh.
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