Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab

Here’s a creamy and luxurious Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab — a perfect dish for special occasions or when you’re craving comfort food with a coastal twist.

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🦐🦀 Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab

🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes

🕒 Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 6–8

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🧾 Ingredients:

For the Lasagna:

• 9–12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular)

• 300g (10 oz) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped

• 250g (9 oz) lump crab meat (or imitation crab)

• 300g (10 oz) ricotta cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

For the White Sauce (Béchamel):

• 4 tbsp butter

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 3 cups (750 ml) milk (warm)

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

• Salt and white pepper to taste

• A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Seafood:

1. In a skillet, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add garlic, then the shrimp. Sauté until just pink (2–3 minutes).

3. Add crab meat, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir gently. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Make the White Sauce:

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Stir in flour and whisk until a roux forms (1–2 minutes).

3. Gradually add warm milk, whisking constantly.

4. Cook until thickened (5–7 minutes), then stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

5. Remove from heat.

3. Prepare the Ricotta Mixture (Optional):

• In a bowl, mix ricotta with a handful of Parmesan, a pinch of salt, and chopped parsley (if using).

4. Assemble the Lasagna:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Lightly grease a baking dish.

3. Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom.

4. Add a layer of noodles.

5. Spoon over some ricotta, seafood mixture, mozzarella, and more white sauce.

6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, ending with noodles, sauce, and cheese on top.

5. Bake:

1. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

2. Uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

6. Rest & Serve:

• Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley and a wedge of lemon if desired.