Better Than Restaurant Shrimp Crab Lasagna
This homemade lasagna, loaded with shrimp and crab, is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for impressing your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Lasagna noodles (use no-boil for ease)
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup Crab meat (fresh lump or imitation)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 15 oz Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 15 oz Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/2 tsp Chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine cooked shrimp, crab meat, Alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, chili flakes (if using), and chopped parsley in a mixing bowl.
- Spread a thin layer of the seafood mixture in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the seafood mixture. Top with another layer of the seafood filling and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella and breadcrumbs on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider using fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This lasagna pairs well with a fresh green salad or garlic bread.