This creamy Seafood Lasagna layers tender shrimp, crab, and rich cheese for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it’s a crowd-pleaser every time.
¼cupsauvignon blanc or pinot grigioyou can substitute clam juice, water, or broth
3cupswhole milk
15ouncesricotta cheese
1large egg
1teaspoondried basil
3tablespoonslemon juice
½cupgrated parmesan cheese
1poundcooked shrimptails removed and cut into large chunks
½poundcooked craboptional
4cupsshredded mozzarella cheesedivided into 1 cup, 1 cup, and 2 cups
Fresh parsleychopped for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cook lasagna noodles in a pot of salted, boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is toasted.
Add the flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper to the pan and brown. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Whisk in the white wine and milk, adding the liquids gradually while whisking to create a smooth cream sauce.
Continue heating, cooking over medium-high, and whisking constantly until the mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 1 minute longer until sauce has thickened slightly.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, egg, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, basil, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese. Mix until combined.
In a 9×13 casserole dish, spoon ¼ to ½ cup of sauce and spread it over the bottom of the pan. Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce to cover the bottom of the pan.
Layer ½ of the ricotta mixture over the lasagna noodles.
Sprinkle half of the shrimp and crab meat on top of the ricotta mixture.
Drizzle ⅓ of the remaining sauce (about 1 cup) over the shrimp and crab. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella.
Layer the second layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta, shrimp, and crab. Top with another cup of sauce and a cup of mozzarella.
Place the final three lasagna noodles over this second cheese layer. Top with the remaining white sauce and two more cups of cheese.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until lasagna is bubbling up around the sides of the dish and the cheese on top begins to turn golden brown.
Remove the lasagna from the oven and leave it to set for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Notes
We recommend grating the cheese from the block. Pre-shredded cheese tends to be coated with a preservative that prevents it from melting well.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your dish at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
Add a little bit of parmesan cheese on top for extra cheesiness.