Description
A luxurious and sophisticated reimagining of a classic Italian favorite. This seafood lasagna moves away from traditional tomato sauces, featuring a velvety parmesan béchamel that perfectly complements succulent shrimp and crab. Layered with a zesty garlic-herb ricotta, it’s a restaurant-quality masterpiece perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
The Seafood & Pasta
- 1 lb lasagna noodles, cooked
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 lb cooked crabmeat
The Parmesan Béchamel
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/4 tbsp ground white pepper
The Garlic Herb Cheese Layer
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
The Topping
- 1/2 cup mozzarella (reserved), 1/2 cup parmesan (reserved)
Instructions
Sauce: Melt butter and whisk in flour. Gradually add milk, whisking until thickened. Stir in parmesan, salt, and white pepper.
Cheese: Mix ricotta, egg, garlic, 2 cups mozzarella, and parsley.
Assemble: Grease 9×13 pan. Spread 1 cup sauce. Layer 3 noodles, 1/3 ricotta mix, and 1/3 seafood. Repeat twice.
Bake: Top with remaining sauce and reserved cheeses. Bake covered at 350°F for 30 mins; uncover and bake 10 mins more until golden.
Rest: Let rest for 20 minutes before slicing to set the layers.
Notes
White Pepper Secret: Keeps the béchamel pristine and professional without black specks.
Resting Rule: The 20-minute rest is essential; without it, the creamy layers will slide apart upon slicing.
Seafood Prep: Thoroughly drain shrimp and crab to prevent a ‘soupy’ lasagna.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking / Stovetop Sauce
- Cuisine: Coastal Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Square
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 920
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 185
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