Description
This ultimate seafood lasagna with shrimp and crab creates restaurant-quality results with creamy layers, premium seafood, and expert techniques that deliver unforgettable coastal flavors.
Ingredients
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lb lump crab meat, picked clean 12 lasagna noodles 32 oz ricotta cheese, drained 16 oz mozzarella cheese, grated 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 4 tbsp butter 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk, warmed 1/2 cup white wine 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp white pepper 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg 2 bay leaves 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a 13×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray 2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, drain and set aside 3. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat and season shrimp with salt and pepper 4. Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink, remove and set aside 5. Add crab meat to same skillet, gently warm for 2 minutes, then combine with shrimp 6. Create bechamel sauce by melting butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat 7. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste 8. Gradually add warm milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps 9. Add white wine, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper 10. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes until thickened, then remove bay leaves 11. Combine ricotta cheese with half the parsley and season with salt and pepper 12. Spread thin layer of bechamel sauce in bottom of prepared baking dish 13. Layer 4 noodles, half the ricotta mixture, half the seafood, and 1/3 of remaining sauce 14. Add half the mozzarella, then repeat layers ending with noodles and remaining sauce 15. Top with remaining mozzarella and all Parmesan cheese 16. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake 20 minutes more 17. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing, garnish with remaining fresh parsley
Notes
For best results, drain ricotta cheese overnight in refrigerator using fine mesh strainer Pre-cooking seafood prevents overcooking during the baking process Internal temperature should reach 165°F for food safety Fresh herbs can be added just before serving to brighten flavors Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully in low oven
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 75
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 890
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 165