Description
A decadent seafood lasagna layered with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan blended with Alfredo sauce, then topped with toasted breadcrumbs for a bubbly, golden finish.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 sheets of lasagna noodles
Seafood
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cheeses
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauces and Creams
- 4 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 sprigs parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings
- 1/2 cup breadcrumb topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Noodles: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil the lasagna noodles following the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them and set aside to cool.
- Cook Seafood: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Mix in the crab meat, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the grated Parmesan, one cup of shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley, and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
- Assemble Lasagna: Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking. Layer lasagna noodles, then spread a portion of the cheese mixture, followed by seafood, and drizzle more Alfredo sauce. Repeat to form three layers, finishing with noodles and Alfredo sauce on top.
- Add Toppings and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese, the rest of the mozzarella, and breadcrumbs evenly over the top. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes after baking to set. Garnish with extra parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Spread Alfredo sauce generously between layers to ensure balanced flavors in every bite.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp; they should be tender and juicy, not rubbery.
