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Easy Creamy Seafood Lasagna

A luscious seafood twist on the beloved Italian layered classic, featuring a velvety white sauce, delicate ricotta blend, and succulent shellfish throughout.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: creamy seafood lasagna
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of cooked and chopped shrimp cut smaller if large in size
  • 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
  • ¼ tablespoon ground white pepper
  • ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • ½ tablespoon fine salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 pound dried lasagna sheets
  • 1 pound crab meat fully cooked
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 container 15 oz of ricotta cheese
  • cups shredded mozzarella cheese separated
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided

Instructions

  • Boil the lasagna noodles following the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain them thoroughly and arrange individually to prevent sticking.
  • In a medium saucepan set over moderate heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk until a smooth paste forms. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thickened. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of the Parmesan along with the salt and white pepper.
  • In a separate bowl, blend the ricotta cheese with the egg, garlic, 2 cups of the mozzarella, and chopped parsley until fully combined.
  • Gently fold together the shrimp and crab meat in another bowl, ensuring even distribution.
  • Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Spread about 1 cup of the prepared white sauce on the bottom. Lay three noodles side by side over the sauce. Spoon over one-third of the ricotta mixture and spread evenly, then layer with one-third of the seafood mixture. Repeat this layering process twice more.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the top layer and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and place in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
  • Let the lasagna sit for 20 minutes before slicing to allow it to firm up and set properly.
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