Creamy Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab

Layers of tender pasta, succulent shrimp, sweet crab, and creamy cheese sauce make this seafood lasagna a show-stopping dish. Rich, indulgent, and perfect for special occasions or a decadent weeknight treat.

⏱ Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 25 minutes

• Cook Time: 35–40 minutes

• Total Time: ~1 hour

• Servings: 6–8

🧾 Ingredients

Seafood & Filling

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped

• 1 cup lump crab meat

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

Creamy Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups milk

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Lasagna

• 9–12 lasagna noodles, cooked per package instructions

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook Seafood
   In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
   Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
   Add shrimp, crab, salt, pepper, and paprika.
   Cook 2–3 minutes until shrimp just turn pink. Remove from heat.

2. Make Creamy Sauce
   In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
   Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
   Slowly add milk and cream, whisking until smooth.
   Cook 5–7 minutes until thickened.
   Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

3. Assemble Lasagna
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
   Layer noodles, half the seafood, half the sauce, and ⅓ of the mozzarella.
   Repeat layers: noodles → remaining seafood → remaining sauce → ⅓ mozzarella.
   Top with final layer of noodles, remaining sauce, and remaining mozzarella.

4. Bake
   Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
   Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

5. Serve
   Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

🍽 Flavor & Texture

✔ Rich, creamy, cheesy layers
✔ Succulent shrimp and sweet crab
✔ Tender pasta with velvety sauce
✔ Elegant, restaurant-style presentation

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Extra seafood: Add scallops or lobster chunks

• Lighter version: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream

• Make ahead: Assemble the day before, refrigerate, then bake

• Herb boost: Add dill or basil for a fresh finish

📊 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 450

• Protein: 32g

• Fat: 22g

• Carbs: 28g