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Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab


  • Author: Mark's Recipe
  • Total Time: 1 hour

Description

A luxurious twist on classic lasagna, this Seafood Lasagna layers tender shrimp and sweet crab meat between ribbons of pasta, rich Alfredo sauce, and three kinds of cheese. Perfect for special occasions or a decadent family dinner, it combines the briny sweetness of the sea with creamy, cheesy comfort.


Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

  • 12 lasagna noodles

Seafood

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb lump crab meat

Cheeses

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Sauces & Creams

  • 4 cups Alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Seasonings & Aromatics

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Topping

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 190 °C (375 °F). Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain, lay flat on a sheet of foil or parchment, and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook Seafood
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque (3–4 minutes). Stir in the crab meat, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook another 2–3 minutes just to heat through. Remove from heat.

3️⃣ Blend Cheese Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, heavy cream, and chopped parsley. Mix until smooth and well blended.

4️⃣ Assemble Lasagna – Layer 1
Spread a thin layer (~½ cup) of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 noodles side by side. Dollop ⅓ of the cheese mixture over the noodles, spreading gently. Top with ⅓ of the seafood mixture and another ½ cup Alfredo sauce.

5️⃣ Assemble Lasagna – Layers 2 & 3
Repeat the noodle → cheese → seafood → sauce layering two more times (you’ll have three cheese layers and three seafood layers total). Finish with a final sheet of noodles and pour the remaining Alfredo sauce evenly over the top.

6️⃣ Top & Bake
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan over the sauced noodles. Evenly scatter the breadcrumbs on top. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

7️⃣ Brown & Serve
Remove the foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden-brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Avoid Soggy Noodles: Lay cooked noodles on a lightly oiled sheet of foil or parchment to prevent sticking and tearing.
  • Seafood Variations: You can swap crab meat for lobster chunks or add scallops—just adjust cooking times so everything stays tender.
  • Make-Ahead: Assemble the lasagna up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake straight from the fridge; you may need an extra 5–10 minutes under foil.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8