Description
This seafood lasagna features a creamy béchamel, layers of tender noodles, shrimp, and crab, creating a dish that is both comforting and celebratory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles (or 9–12 no-boil noodles)
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz (225 g) lump crab meat
- 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk, warmed
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cups (about 226 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (~70 g)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux, whisking continuously.
- Gradually add warmed milk, whisking until the sauce thickens (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and lemon zest (if using).
- Stir in half of the cooked shrimp and gently fold in crab meat.
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of béchamel, layer noodles, then spread one-third of the béchamel mixture, add shrimp/crab, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with béchamel and remaining mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Best if the lasagna is allowed to rest after baking to set the layers for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 725mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg