A rich and creamy seafood lasagna layered with shrimp, crab, and a homemade garlic Parmesan sauce. This cheesy seafood casserole is perfect for holidays or special dinners, bringing together comforting Italian flavors in every bite.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
Scale
9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
1 lb shrimp, peeled & chopped
1/2 lb crab meat (or imitation crab works too)
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg
Salt & black pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped parsley (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour to make a roux, then slowly add milk and cream. Stir in Parmesan, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until smooth and creamy.
Cook the Seafood: In a skillet, lightly cook shrimp and crab with a pinch of salt and pepper until just pink.
Mix the Ricotta Filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, parsley, and a little salt.
Assemble the Lasagna: In a greased baking dish, layer garlic cream sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, seafood, and mozzarella. Repeat layers and finish with sauce and cheese on top.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Uncover and broil for 3–5 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest before slicing.
Notes
You can use imitation crab if fresh is unavailable.
Let the lasagna rest 10–15 minutes before slicing for cleaner servings.
Customize with your favorite seafood like scallops or lobster.
Perfect for holiday dinners or a special weekend treat.