Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp and Crab Recipe
Olivia Brooks
Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp and Crab combines tender noodles, rich ricotta, creamy béchamel, mozzarella, and sweet seafood for a family favorite.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 520 kcal
- 12 lasagna noodles cooked according to package instructions
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 pound lump crab meat picked over for shells
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus extra for garnish
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg in béchamel for depth of flavor
Step 1: Preheat the oven and prep noodles
Step 2: Make the béchamel sauce
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes until it forms a roux. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the ricotta mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth. Fold in the chopped shrimp and lump crab meat gently, keeping the chunks intact.
Step 4: Assemble the lasagna
Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom of your baking dish. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles on top. Spread one-third of the seafood-ricotta mixture over the noodles, then drizzle a third of the béchamel over the top. Sprinkle a portion of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with béchamel and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
Step 6: Garnish and serve
- Use fresh seafood whenever possible for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the ricotta and seafood; you want noticeable chunks.
- Be gentle when layering to avoid breaking the noodles.
- Let the lasagna rest after baking to set the layers and make slicing easier.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the béchamel for a warm, aromatic undertone.
Keyword Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp and Crab