Description
Shrimp Crab Lasagna is a luxurious seafood dish featuring layers of tender shrimp and delicate crab meat combined with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, all nestled between pasta sheets and baked to golden perfection. This rich, comforting Italian-inspired recipe balances ocean flavors with cheesy creaminess, perfect for entertaining or a gourmet meal at home. Easy to customize and make ahead, it offers a delectable and elegant twist on classic lasagna.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp
- 1 cup fresh or canned lump crab meat, drained
Cheeses
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta
- 9–12 no-boil lasagna noodles or fresh pasta sheets (gluten-free if preferred)
Sauce & Aromatics
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp butter (for béchamel sauce)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 ½ cups heavy cream or béchamel sauce base
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
Herbs & Seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Seafood Filling: Sauté shrimp and crab meat with minced garlic and shallots in olive oil or butter over medium heat until shrimp are just cooked through; season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Set aside to cool slightly, then mix in the ricotta cheese and fresh herbs (parsley and basil).
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour, cooking briefly to form a roux. Gradually stir in heavy cream, whisking until smooth and thickened. Add grated Parmesan, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Remove from heat once sauce is velvety and well blended.
- Assemble the Lasagna Layers: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of the creamy sauce in the baking dish. Layer lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread a portion of the seafood and ricotta mixture, followed by more sauce. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous topping of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the assembled lasagna for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Allow the lasagna to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving to let the layers set properly.
Notes
- Use the freshest seafood possible for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook shrimp during sautéing; they will finish cooking in the oven.
- Balance the cheeses for a perfect creamy and savory blend with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Letting the lasagna rest after baking helps the layers settle for cleaner slices.
- Customize herbs by adding dill, tarragon, or chives to complement the seafood.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: shrimp crab lasagna, seafood lasagna, creamy seafood pasta, gluten-free lasagna, Italian seafood dish, baked seafood casserole