Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab 

Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab 🦐🦀

A luxurious twist on classic lasagna, layered with tender shrimp, sweet crab, creamy ricotta, and a velvety white wine sauce.

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Ingredients *(Serves 8-10)*

For the Seafood Filling:

• 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, chopped)

• 8 oz lump crabmeat (fresh or canned, drained)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ¼ cup dry white wine (or sub seafood stock)

• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Cheese Layers:

• 15 oz ricotta cheese

• 1 egg

• ½ cup grated Parmesan

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the White Wine Sauce:

• 4 tbsp butter

• ¼ cup flour

• 2 cups whole milk (warmed)

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup seafood stock (or chicken broth)

• ¼ cup white wine (optional)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Additional:

• 9-12 no-boil lasagna noodles

• 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (for topping)

• Fresh basil or chives (garnish)

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Instructions

1. Prep the Seafood

1. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 sec).

2. Add shrimp, cooking 2-3 minutes until pink. Deglaze with white wine, simmering 1 minute.

3. Stir in crab, Old Bay, paprika, and parsley. Remove from heat; set aside.

2. Make the Cheese Mixture

• In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, mozzarella, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

3. Prepare the White Wine Sauce

1. Melt 4 tbsp butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour to form a roux (1-2 mins).

2. Gradually whisk in milk, cream, stock, and wine. Simmer until thickened (5 mins).

3. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.

4. Assemble the Lasagna

1. Layer 1: Spread ½ cup sauce in a 9×13″ baking dish. Add a layer of noodles.

2. Layer 2: Spread ½ ricotta mixture, then ½ seafood filling, and ½ cup sauce.

3. Repeat: Noodles → remaining ricotta → seafood → sauce.

4. Top Layer: Final noodles, remaining sauce, and Italian cheese blend.

5. Bake

• Cover with foil; bake at 375°F for 30 mins.

• Uncover, bake 10-15 mins until bubbly and golden.

• Let rest 10 mins before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs.

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🍷 Chef’s Tips

• Wine Pairing: Serve with a crisp Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.

• Make Ahead: Assemble 1 day ahead; bake before serving.

• Variations: Add scallops or lobster for extra decadence.

Creamy, briny, and utterly decadent—this seafood lasagna is a showstopper! 💫