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Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab

 Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab

Creamy, cheesy, and layered with shrimp, lump crab, and a luxurious white sauce—this seafood lasagna is the perfect balance of indulgent and elegant.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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    • Béchamel Sauce:
    • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
    • 3 cups whole milk
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

 

    • Seafood:
    • 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and chopped
    • 1/2 lb lump crabmeat (fresh or canned)
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

 

    • Cheese Filling:
    • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or basil
    • Salt and pepper to taste

 

  • Other:
  • 9 lasagna noodles (boiled or no-boil)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • Extra parsley & Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook seafood: Sauté garlic in 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add shrimp, cook 2–3 mins until pink. Stir in crab and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Make béchamel sauce: Melt 4 tbsp butter in a pan. Whisk in flour, then milk. Simmer until thick, then stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  3. Make cheese filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Assemble: In a 9×13 dish, layer a bit of béchamel, then 3 noodles, half the ricotta, half the seafood, some béchamel, and mozzarella. Repeat. Finish with noodles, béchamel, and mozzarella.
  5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 mins. Uncover and bake another 10–15 mins until golden.
  6. Rest: Let rest 10 mins before slicing. Garnish and serve!

Notes

  • Use high-quality crab for best results
  • Add spinach or sautéed mushrooms for more veggies
  • Swap Gruyère or fontina for mozzarella for richness
  • Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Seafood, Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: seafood lasagna, crab lasagna, shrimp lasagna, creamy white lasagna