Description
A delicious seafood lasagna recipe featuring shrimp and crab meat, layered with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup crab meat, drained and flaked
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Gently fold in crab meat, and season with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until smooth.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the seafood mixture, and a third of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining noodles, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and the rest of the Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add 1 cup of heavy cream to the marinara sauce before layering.
- Substitute the seafood with cooked chicken or vegetables for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg