Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab

Indulge in this creamy, cheesy Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab recipe. Packed with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and layers of rich white sauce, it’s perfect for a weekend dinner, family gathering, or special occasion when you want to impress with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Elegant yet easy to prepare
• Loaded with rich seafood flavors
• Perfect for gatherings and meal prep
• Flexible with simple substitutions

Ingredients

For the Seafood Filling:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the White Sauce:

• 4 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Lasagna Layers:

• 9 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Seafood Filling

1. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
2. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, paprika; cook 3-4 mins until pink.
3. Stir in crab meat and lemon juice; cook 2 mins and set aside.

Step 2: Make White Sauce

1. Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour for 1 min.
2. Gradually add milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
3. Cook 5-7 mins until thickened. Add cream, parmesan, nutmeg, salt, pepper. Stir until smooth.

Step 3: Assemble Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spread sauce at bottom of baking dish. Layer noodles, seafood, sauce, mozzarella. Repeat layers.
3. Top with final noodles, remaining sauce, mozzarella, and dollops of ricotta.

Step 4: Bake

1. Cover with foil and bake 25 mins.
2. Remove foil and bake 15 mins until golden and bubbly.
3. Garnish with parsley. Let rest 10 mins before slicing.

Tips & Variations

• Use scallops instead of shrimp for richer flavor.
• Add sautéed spinach for extra nutrients.
• Use gluten-free noodles if needed.
• Make spicy by adding crushed red pepper flakes to sauce.

Nutrition Information

Nutrient	Amount (Approx.)
Calories	520 kcal
Protein	38 g
Carbohydrates	45 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g

Values may vary based on exact ingredients used.

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