Creamy lasagna with crab and shrimp is a delectable dish that combines the richness of creamy sauce, the succulent sweetness of crab and shrimp, and the hearty goodness of lasagna noodles. This exquisite meal is a perfect choice for special occasions, romantic dinners, or simply when you're craving a flavorful and indulgent treat. The combination of textures and flavors in this dish is truly remarkable, with the tender crab and shrimp complemented by the creamy sauce and the slightly crispy lasagna noodles. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a creamy lasagna with crab and shrimp that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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CREAMY SEAFOOD LASAGNA
Looking to add variety to your lasagna know-how? Our Creamy Seafood Lasagna pairs a luscious white sauce with mild-flavored imitation crabmeat and shrimp in a comforting lasagna that will transport you to the nearest bay. Our recipe for seafood lasagna brings together mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheese. You don't need to live next to the sea; just pick up frozen salad-style imitation crabmeat and frozen cooked salad shrimp. All you need are a few more pantry staples and our simple steps to make this recipe an easy catch.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in flour; cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually stir in half-and-half, broth, sherry, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In medium bowl, mix egg, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup parsley; set aside.
- Drain noodles. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 3/4 cup of the sauce. Top with 3 noodles. Spread half of the crabmeat and half of the shrimp over noodles; spread with 3/4 cup of the sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese; top with 3 noodles. Spread ricotta mixture over noodles; spread with 3/4 cup of the sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese; top with 3 noodles. Spread with remaining crabmeat, shrimp and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until cheese is light golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1380 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g
SEAFOOD LASAGNA WITH CRAB AND SHRIMP
I improved on a friends recipe...now it is the best I ever cooked or tasted!
Provided by Rayna Jordan
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain, and rinse in cold water. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a skillet, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Remove from heat, and stir in cream cheese, cottage cheese, egg, basil, and salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the soup, milk, wine, crabmeat, and shrimp.
- Lay 3 cooked lasagna noodles on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the onion mixture over the noodles. Then spread 1/3 of the soup mixture over the onion layer. Repeat the noodle, onion, soup layers twice more. Top with Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 205.6 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1205.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CRAB AND SHRIMP LASAGNA WITH CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by By Diana Andrews
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and position a rack in the center. In a large bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, and 1 teaspoon salt. In a medium bowl, whisk the Alfredo sauce, ricotta, granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper until combined. Spray a 9-inch by 13-inch by 2-inch-deep baking dish with cooking spray. Spread ¾ cup of the tomato sauce evenly on the bottom of the baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles side by side over the sauce. Spread half of the Alfredo-cheese mixture evenly over the noodles, followed by half of the herb mixture, half the seafood mixture, and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat the layering with 3 noodles, 1 cup tomato sauce, the remaining Alfredo-cheese mixture, the remaining herbs, the remaining fish, and 1 cup of mozzarella. Place 3 more noodles on the top layer of mozzarella. Spread the remaining 1 ¼ cups of tomato sauce over the noodles and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
- Lightly spray a large sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray and cover lasagna tightly, sprayed side down. Set the baking dish on a sturdy rimmed baking sheet and bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the lasagna is bubbling. Remove the foil and cool on a wire rack for 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with more herbs, if desired, and serve.
FRESH CRABMEAT AND LOBSTER LASAGNA
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, 1/2 cup at a time. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and cook, stirring constantly for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic and mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
- Grease an 8 by 8 by 2-inch square pan. To assemble, spread 1 cup of the sauce over the bottom of the pan. Season the crabmeat and lobster with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/4 of the crabmeat and lobster over the sauce. Sprinkle some of the remaining Parmesan over the crabmeat. Cover the cheese with a sheet of the fresh pasta. Spread 1/4 of the cheese filling evenly over the pasta. Repeat the layering until all of the ingredients are used. Top the lasagna with the remaining cup of the sauce. Place in the oven and bake until bubbly and golden, about 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle lightly with truffle oil, if desired.
LASAGNA CRAB ROLL UPS
A creamy, delicate filling is rolled up into lasagna noodles for a simple and satisfying main dish. Garlic bread is the perfect side!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheeses and seasonings. Add crab; mix well. Place about 1/3 cup on each noodle; roll up. , Place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
SEAFOOD LASAGNA
This rich satisfying dish, adapted from a recipe given to me by a friend, is my husband's favorite. I usually serve it on his birthday. It's loaded with scallops, shrimp and crab in a creamy sauce. I consider this the "crown jewel" in my repertoire of recipes. -Elena Hansen, Ruidoso, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in oil and 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in broth and clam juice; bring to a boil. Add scallops, shrimp, crab and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, stirring gently. Drain, reserving cooking liquid; set seafood mixture aside., In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Combine milk and reserved cooking liquid; gradually add to the saucepan. Add salt and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in cream and 1/4 cup cheese. Stir 3/4 cup white sauce into the seafood mixture., Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1/2 cup white sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles; spread with half of the seafood mixture and 1-1/4 cups sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
SEAFOOD-SPINACH LASAGNA
The mild flavors of scallops, crab and shrimp pair well with a rich and creamy white sauce.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package using minimum cook time.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add scallops; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly until firm and opaque. With slotted spoon, remove to medium bowl. Add crabmeat and shrimp; cover and refrigerate. In same skillet, cook onion and garlic 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese until softened. Beat in Alfredo sauce and wine with wire whisk; remove from heat.
- In medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 2 cups of the cheese blend, the spinach, basil and egg; set aside.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the cream cheese sauce in baking dish. Top with 3 noodles. Spread half the ricotta mixture (about 1 1/2 cups) and one-third of the seafood mixture (about 1 cup) over noodles; spread with 2/3 cup of the cream cheese sauce. Top with 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, half the remaining seafood mixture and 2/3 cup of the cream cheese sauce. Top with remaining noodles, seafood and cream cheese sauce.
- Cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese blend. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SPAGHETTI LASAGNA FLORENTINE WITH CRAB
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain, stir in butter, and set aside.
- Combine marinara sauce, spinach, onion, mushrooms, tomato paste, garlic, cayenne, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, while you prepare the cheese mixture.
- Combine lump crab, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1 cup Parmesan-Romano cheese, eggs, and clam juice together in a large mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly together.
- Spoon a light layer of sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan. Add a layer of spaghetti, followed by a layer of cheese mixture. Repeat until ingredients have all been added, making sure sauce makes up the top layer. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until crab is pink and cheese is melted, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 930.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
CREAMY LASAGNA WITH CRAB & SHIRMP
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a wide frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and tarragon; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until opaque throughout; cut to test (3 - 4 minutes). Spoon shrimp mixture into a bowl and set aside. Melt remaining butter in pan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until bubbly. Remove from heat and mix in cream, broth, and vermouth. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly; set aside. In a 6-quart pan, cook lasagna in 4 quarts of boiling water just until tender to bite (about 10 minutes); or cook according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water until cool, and drain well again. Set aside. Spoon off any accumulated juices from shrimp mixture; stir juices into sauce. Line a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish with a third of the lasagna. Layer with a third each of the sauce, shrimp mixture, crab, and cheese. Repeat, making 2 more layers each of noodles, sauce, shrimp, crab and cheese. Cover. (At this point, you may refrigerate for up to a day) Bake, covered, in a 350ºF oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until golden and bubbly
CRAB AND SPINACH LASAGNA
Delicious lasagna to use for buffet dinner as a choice of white or red lasagnas. Spice it up to your liking. This is just right for us.
Provided by Caroline Cooks
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, cook onion and (if using fresh spinach) in butter until tender; add garlic and sauté to release flavor.
- Stir in cornstarch, Old Bay, and basil. Add cream all at once.
- Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- In medium bowl, stir in together, ricotta/sour cream and egg.
- Add half of Mozzarella and half of parmesan; mix well. Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Arrange lasagna pieces in bottom of a greased 12x7� rectangular baking dish.
- Top with half of spinach mixture, half crab chunks, and half Ricotta mixture.
- Repeat layers- noodles, spinach, crab, Ricotta.
- Top with remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and tent foil and seal well (do not let foil touch top of lasagna).
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until mixture is bubbly. Uncover and bake for 10-12 more minutes to lightly brown top.
- Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.6, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 573.7, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 25.6
CRAB AND SHRIMP LASAGNA
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make a white sauce by melting butter in saucepan and stirring in flour. Cook until smooth, stirring constantly, over very low heat. Add milk slowly, stirring until thickened. Add soup, 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and sherry. Set aside. Cook lasagna noodles, adding 1 tablespoon olive oil to cooking water. Cook noodles to al dente stage and drain. Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, onion, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine shrimp, crabmeat, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 cups of the soup sauce. In a 9x13-inch casserole, layer the lasagna in the following order: 1/2 cup soup sauce, lasagna noodles, 1/2 shrimp and crabmeat sauce, 1/2 cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 remaining soup sauce, and 1 cup Swiss cheese. Repeat layers. Top with 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Place sliced tomatoes on top, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Allow lasagna to sit 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
CRAB LASAGNA ROLL-UPS
With their creamy filling and delicate crab flavor, these roll-ups are simply satisfying. "I serve this quick and easy dish at my cafe all the time," relates Fran Rodgers, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. "It's one of my favorites."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Add crab; mix well. Place about 1/3 cup on each noodle; roll up. Place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY SHRIMP LASAGNA
Not for those on a diet, but a calorie filled lasagna thats a slice of heaven. My neighbour served this to me during the holidays and I asked her for the recipe. Some one notified me that this is a recipe from 2007 Chatalaine Magazine.
Provided by bigbadbrenda
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350. Place shrimp in a strainer and rince under cold water if you are using frozen shrimp. Pat dry and remove the tails.
- In a bowl stir the pasta sauce with the cream, basil and oregano. Taste and add more seasonings if needed.
- Stir ricotta with dill in a small bowl.
- Grate cheeses then stir together.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan, top with 3-5 lasagna noodles,try not to overlap them.
- Spread 1/2 of the ricitta mixture.
- Cover with 1/2 of the tomatae sauce.
- Scatter 1/2 of the shrimp on top .
- Then comes 1/2 of the cheese over the shrimp.
- Put more noodles , then layer again .Ending whith a layer of noodles , the rest of the sauce and then topped with cheese.
- Baked uncovered in the centre of the onen until sauce is bubbly. Takes about 1 hour and let stand for 10 minute before serving.
- When you have finished your meal -- run around the block.
- This can be made a head just bake it for 30 minutes. Let cool ,.
- cover and refridgate overnight.
- Remove from fridge, uncover and let it come to room temperature 30 minute Reheat at 350 for 30-40 minute Cover loosely if it gets too brown around the edges.
Tips:
- To make the lasagna noodles more flavorful, you can cook them in salted water with a bay leaf and a drizzle of olive oil.
- If you don't have crab or shrimp, you can substitute other seafood, such as lobster, scallops, or mussels.
- Be sure to use a good quality Alfredo sauce for the best flavor.
- If you want a cheesy lasagna, add a layer of mozzarella cheese between the lasagna noodles and the sauce.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the lasagna before baking.
Conclusion:
This creamy lasagna with crab and shrimp is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a new and exciting lasagna recipe, this dish is sure to please.
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