Description
Creamy Seafood Lasagna with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
This rich and indulgent seafood lasagna is layered with tender shrimp, crab, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, baked until golden and bubbly for a restaurant-quality dish at home!
Ingredients:
For the Seafood Filling:
1 lb shrimp, peeled & chopped
½ lb lump crab meat
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for depth)
For the Lasagna Layers:
12 lasagna noodles, cooked
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
Prepare the Seafood Filling:
In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Add shrimp, crab, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
Stir in parsley and set aside.
Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
Melt butter in a saucepan, then whisk in flour to create a roux.
Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream, stirring until thickened.
Add Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Assemble the Lasagna:
Spread a layer of garlic Parmesan sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
Layer cooked lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, seafood filling, and shredded mozzarella.
Repeat layers, finishing with cheese and sauce on top.
Bake & Serve:
Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Let rest for 10 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.
Enjoy this creamy, cheesy, and luxurious seafood lasagna!
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