Description
This Homemade Seafood Lasagna Recipe is a creamy, dreamy take on classic comfort food—with tender shrimp, sweet crab, and a rich white sauce layered between pasta sheets and melty cheese. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish that brings seafood lovers to the table fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or boiled)
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
- 8 oz lump crab meat, drained
- 2 cups ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the White Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add garlic. Stir in flour to form a paste, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened. Add salt, pepper, and Old Bay. Set aside.
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta, half the Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Assemble the Lasagna: In a 9×13 baking dish, spread a layer of white sauce. Add noodles, a layer of ricotta, a layer of chopped shrimp and crab, then sprinkle mozzarella and more sauce. Repeat 3 times, ending with sauce and cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm with a side salad or garlic bread.
Notes
Dry your seafood well before layering to avoid excess moisture. You can prepare this dish a day ahead and refrigerate before baking. For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the white sauce or a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/8th of lasagna)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg