A rich and creamy seafood lasagna perfect for special occasions, featuring shrimp, crab, and a three-cheese blend.
Author:maddie-thompson
Prep Time:25 min
Cook Time:30 min
Total Time:55 min
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound lasagna noodles
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound lump crab meat
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Gently fold in the shrimp and crab meat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Do not overcook.
Spread a thin layer of the seafood sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Spread about one-third of the remaining seafood sauce over the noodles.
Sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella and provolone cheeses.
Repeat layers: noodles, sauce, cheese, two more times.
Top with the remaining cheeses.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the lasagna is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
To prevent watery layers, ensure your sauce is thick enough. You can also drain any excess liquid from the crab meat before adding it to the sauce.
For a make-ahead option, assemble the lasagna, cover tightly with plastic wrap and then foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, adding an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time.