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Seafood Lasagna

Indulge in this delectable seafood lasagna featuring layers of pasta, succulent shrimp, and sweet crab, all enveloped in creamy cheese.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Seafood Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
  • 8 oz lump crab meat Fresh is preferable.
Pasta and Cheese
  • 12 pieces lasagna noodles Regular or no-boil noodles can be used.
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Reserve some for topping.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese For topping.
Sauce and Seasoning
  • 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz) Choose your favorite brand.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is ideal.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then mix in crab meat and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
Assembly
  1. In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, shrimp and crab mixture, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
  2. Repeat the layers and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a salad and crusty bread. Great for leftovers and can be frozen before baking. Use fresh seafood for best results.