Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp and Crab

🦐 Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab 🦀

A creamy, cheesy, and indulgent seafood lasagna—perfect for family dinners or special occasions!

👉Ingredients:

➡️ 12 lasagna noodles

➡️ 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

➡️ 1 lb lump crab meat

➡️ 2 cups ricotta cheese

➡️ 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

➡️ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

➡️ 2 tablespoons butter

➡️ 2 tablespoons flour

➡️ 2 cups whole milk

➡️ 2 cloves garlic, minced

➡️ 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

➡️ 1 tablespoon lemon juice

➡️ Salt & pepper to taste

👉Instructions:

🔹 1️⃣ Prep the Noodles:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper to prevent sticking.

🔹 2️⃣ Prepare the Seafood:

➡️ Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.

➡️ Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

➡️ Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink.

➡️ Remove from heat, chop if desired, and mix with crab meat.

➡️ Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley. Set aside.

🔹 3️⃣ Make the White Sauce:

➡️ Melt remaining butter in a saucepan.

➡️ Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

➡️ Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until thickened (5–7 minutes).

➡️ Season with salt & pepper.

🔹 4️⃣ Mix the Ricotta Filling:

➡️ In a bowl, combine ricotta, half of Parmesan, half of mozzarella, and chopped parsley.

➡️ Season with salt & pepper.

🔹 5️⃣ Assemble the Lasagna:

➡️ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

➡️ Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread a thin layer of white sauce.

➡️ Layer 3–4 noodles, ricotta mixture, seafood, some white sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.

➡️ Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, remaining sauce, mozzarella, and top with remaining Parmesan.

🔹 6️⃣ Bake:

➡️ Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.

➡️ Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

🔹 7️⃣ Serve:

➡️ Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

➡️ Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

💡 Tips for the Perfect Seafood Lasagna

✅ Don’t overcook shrimp—they’ll continue cooking in the oven.

✅ Use fresh crab for the best flavor.

✅ Make sure noodles are well-drained to avoid soggy lasagna.

✅ A pinch of nutmeg in the white sauce enhances the flavor.