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Delicious Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp and Crab, showcasing rich layers of pasta, creamy sauce, and melted cheese.

Decadent Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

This luxurious seafood lasagna features layers of tender pasta, succulent shrimp, sweet crab, creamy ricotta, and a rich marinara sauce, baked to bubbly perfection.


Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked for shells
24 oz jar marinara sauce (or homemade)
15 oz ricotta cheese, drained
1 large egg
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
9-12 lasagna noodles, oven-ready or pre-boiled al dente
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until they turn pink. Remove shrimp from heat and roughly chop if desired. Gently fold in the drained crab meat. Set aside.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, chopped fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Step 4: Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 5: Arrange 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping if necessary. Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
Step 6: Top the ricotta layer with half of the shrimp and crab mixture, then sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Spoon another 1 cup of marinara sauce over the cheese.
Step 7: Repeat the layering: noodles, remaining ricotta, remaining shrimp and crab, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and another 1 cup of marinara sauce.
Step 8: Place the final layer of noodles, then top with the remaining marinara sauce, the last 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Step 9: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden. If desired, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes for extra browning.
Step 10: Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the layers to set and makes for cleaner portions.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the seafood when sautéing, allowing it to reduce before adding crab. Garnish with fresh basil or extra parsley before serving.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg