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Seafood lasagna with shrimp and crab in a creamy white sauce, layered with noodles and topped with melted mozzarella cheese

Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab is a creamy, cheesy pasta bake featuring succulent seafood, ricotta filling, and a luscious white sauce, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 lb lump crab meat, drained
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 912 lasagna noodles (no-boil or cooked and drained)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella for topping
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic, cook shrimp until pink, then add crab and white wine. Set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour for roux, add milk gradually until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, season.
  3. Mix ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley in a bowl for cheese filling.
  4. Layer in a 9×13 dish: béchamel, noodles, cheese filling, seafood mixture. Repeat layers and top with mozzarella.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes covered, then 10–15 minutes uncovered until golden. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh seafood for best flavor.
  • No-boil noodles make assembly faster.
  • Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
  • Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 880 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 155 mg

Keywords: Seafood lasagna, Shrimp and crab lasagna, creamy lasagna, seafood pasta bake, holiday lasagna recipe