Seafood Lasagna Shrimp Crab
Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp and Crab is a luxurious dish that layers creamy ricotta, tender shrimp, and lump crab meat enveloped in gooey mozzarella. This impressive yet surprisingly easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With its stunning presentation and rich flavors, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil or traditional)
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk preferred)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sauté minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then gently fold in crab meat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with chopped herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Layer the lasagna: spread sauce on the bottom of the dish, add noodles, half the seafood mixture, half the ricotta mix, and sprinkle with mozzarella. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
- Finish with noodles topped with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown. Let sit before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg