Description
This Shrimp Crab Lasagna is a luxurious seafood experience that combines tender pasta, succulent shrimp, and sweet crab in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, it’s a dish that brings a taste of the seaside to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Lasagna Noodles (no-boil or regular)
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz Crab Meat (preferably fresh lump)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Alfredo Sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes (optional)
- 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (low-moisture)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated fresh)
- 1/4 cup Parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (for a crunchy contrast)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your lasagna cooks evenly and achieves that beautiful bubbly top.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned—burnt garlic can impart a bitter flavor.
- Add 1 pound of shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp turns pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside; overcooked shrimp can become rubbery.
- Next, gently fold in 8 ounces of fresh lump crab meat and 1/2 cup of heavy cream into the shrimp mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes to taste. Stir until everything is well combined and remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of Alfredo sauce, and half of the chopped parsley. Mix until smooth, which adds a herby flavor to the creamy layer.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the ricotta mixture on the bottom. Then, place a layer of lasagna noodles on top—about 3-4 noodles should fit horizontally.
- Add half of the shrimp and crab mixture over the noodles, followed by another layer of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese and add another layer of noodles.
- Repeat the process: noodles, remaining seafood mixture, ricotta mixture, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with a final layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, and finish with 1 cup of breadcrumbs and the rest of the mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. This helps the layers meld together and prevents the top from burning.
- After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the lasagna is bubbling around the edges.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This resting period allows the layers to set, making it easier to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: To avoid a soggy lasagna, if using regular lasagna noodles, consider pre-cooking them for about 3-4 minutes before layering. Fresh parsley enhances the overall flavor profile, and you can also mix in fresh basil or chives for a different twist.