Shrimp and Crab Lasagna Recipe!

🦐🦀 Shrimp and Crab Lasagna

Ingredients

Seafood Layer:

• 8 oz cooked shrimp, chopped

• 8 oz crab meat (lump or claw, drained)

• 1 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Cheese & Sauce:

• 2 cups ricotta cheese

• 1 cup mozzarella, shredded

• ½ cup Parmesan, grated

• 1 large egg

• 2 cups Alfredo sauce or homemade béchamel

Pasta:

• 9–12 lasagna noodles, cooked or no-boil

Optional:

• 1 tsp lemon zest (brightens seafood flavor)

• Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add shrimp, crab, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes to warm through. Stir in parsley and optional lemon zest. Remove from heat.

4. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, ½ cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, and a pinch of salt & pepper.

5. Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

6. Layer noodles, then ricotta mixture, then seafood mixture, then sauce. Repeat 2–3 layers, finishing with noodles, sauce, and remaining mozzarella + Parmesan on top.

7. Cover with foil and bake 25–30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

8. Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra parsley.