Description
This Creamy Shrimp and Crab Lasagna is a delightful seafood alternative to traditional meat lasagna, bringing rich flavors and textures together in a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
- 8 ounces fresh or thawed lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a subtle kick)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 15 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or regular, cooked al dente according to package directions)
For the Creamy Béchamel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and white pepper to taste
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Layering:
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood mixture by cooking onion and garlic, then adding shrimp and crab
- Make the béchamel sauce by creating a roux and gradually adding warm milk
- Prepare the ricotta mixture by combining ricotta, Parmesan, egg, and parsley
- Cook the lasagna noodles if not using oven-ready
- Assemble the lasagna in layers, starting with béchamel sauce, noodles, ricotta, seafood mixture, and mozzarella
- Bake the lasagna in a preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly
Notes
Let the lasagna rest before slicing to set the layers.
Feel free to substitute with different seafood or cheeses as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 650-750 kcal
- Sugar: 8-12 g
- Sodium: 800-1000 mg
- Fat: 35-45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20-25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 40-50 g
- Fiber: 2-4 g
- Protein: 40-50 g
- Cholesterol: 150-200 mg
