Creamy Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp

Suggested Meal Time: Dinner, special occasions, or a luxurious weekend meal.

Ingredients

For the Lasagna Layers

• 9–12 lasagna sheets (fresh or pre-cooked)

• 300g ricotta cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Seafood Filling

• 200g cooked shrimp, roughly chopped

• 100g crab meat (optional but recommended)

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the White Sauce (Cream Sauce)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 cups milk or cream

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

• Salt & pepper

• A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

For Garnish

• Whole shrimp for topping

• Chopped parsley

• Extra Parmesan

Instructions

1. Prepare the Seafood Filling

1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

3. Add chopped shrimp and crab meat; cook for 1–2 minutes.

4. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.

5. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Make the Creamy White Sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.

2. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute to form a roux.

3. Slowly pour in milk/cream while whisking to avoid lumps.

4. Simmer until thickened.

5. Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

6. Remove from heat.

3. Prepare the Cheese Mixture

1. In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

2. Mix until creamy.

4. Cook or Soften the Lasagna Sheets

• If using dried sheets: boil until al dente.

• If using fresh sheets: no boiling needed.

5. Assemble the Lasagna

In a baking dish:

1. Spread a thin layer of white sauce.

2. Add the first layer of lasagna sheets.

3. Spread ricotta-cheese mixture.

4. Add a layer of seafood filling.

5. Drizzle with white sauce.

6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.

7. Finish with a top layer of pasta + white sauce + a light sprinkle of cheese.

6. Bake

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and lightly golden.

3. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

7. Prepare the Shrimp Topping

1. Lightly sauté whole shrimp with butter, salt, and garlic (1–2 minutes).

2. Place on top of the lasagna for presentation.

8. Serve

1. Plate a slice of lasagna.

2. Add extra white sauce around the plate.

3. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

4. Top with sautéed whole shrimp.

Calories (Approx.)

• Pasta + cheese: 450–550 kcal

• Seafood: 150–180 kcal

• White sauce: 120–150 kcal
  Total per serving: ~700–850 kcal

Who This Dish Is Good For

• Seafood lovers

• Those who enjoy creamy, cheesy pasta dishes

• Ideal for dinner parties or romantic meals

• Great make-ahead dish (flavors deepen overnight)

Energy-Saving Tips

• Use pre-cooked shrimp and crab to shorten prep.

• Make white sauce in bulk; freezes well.

• Assemble lasagna in advance and bake only when needed.