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Creamy Shrimp & Crab Lasagna

A rich and flavorful lasagna combining shrimp, crab, and creamy cheeses, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lasagna Layers
  • 9 pieces lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped Ensure seafood is fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 cup lump crab meat High quality crab meat enhances flavor.
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded Reserve some for topping.
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated is preferred.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning For seafood flavor.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté the shrimp in 3 tbsp of butter, adding minced garlic and Old Bay seasoning until shrimp is tender.
  2. Fold in the lump crab meat gently.
  3. In a separate pan, melt 3 tbsp butter for the sauce and whisk in 1 tbsp flour.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups heavy cream and 1 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Spread a thin layer of sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Layer with lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, seafood mixture, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
  3. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until bubbly.
Serving
  1. Allow the lasagna to rest before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding lemon juice to the seafood mixture. Experiment with different cheeses to enhance flavor.