Loaded with Shrimp & Crab
Creamy Alfredo sauce, tender shrimp, sweet lump crab meat, layers of gooey cheese, and perfectly baked lasagna noodles come together for the ultimate seafood comfort food. This rich, cheesy seafood lasagna is guaranteed to impress family and guests!
🍽️ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Feeds: 8 people
Serving Size: 1 large slice
Difficulty: Medium
🛒 Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined & chopped
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Sauce
- 2 jars (15 oz each) Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
Pasta
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
Topping
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Whole shrimp for garnish
- Fresh parsley
👩🏽🍳 Instructions
Step 1
Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Step 3
Season the shrimp with Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until just pink.
Fold in the crab meat and cook another minute.
Remove from heat.
Step 4
In a bowl combine:
- Ricotta
- Cream cheese
- Egg
- Mozzarella
- Parmesan
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Parsley
Mix until smooth.
Step 5
In another saucepan combine:
- Alfredo sauce
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Cajun seasoning
- Black pepper
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Layer:
- Alfredo sauce
- Lasagna noodles
- Cheese mixture
- Seafood mixture
Repeat until all ingredients are used.
Finish with Alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Top with Parmesan.
Step 7
Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.
Broil for 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Step 8
Top with whole shrimp and parsley.
Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
🍴 What To Serve With
- Garlic Bread
- Caesar Salad
- Roasted Asparagus
- Green Beans
- Broccoli
- House Salad
💡 Easy Eatz Tips
✔ Don’t overcook the shrimp before baking.
✔ Fresh lump crab makes the best flavor.
✔ Let the lasagna rest before slicing so it stays together.
✔ Add lobster meat for an even more luxurious version.
🥶 Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months.
🔥 Reheating
Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes or microwave individual slices for 2-3 minutes.
🥗 Nutrition (Approximate)
Calories: 690
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 35g
Fat: 39g
Servings: 8
Feeds: 8 people
Serving Size: 1 slice, about 4 x 3 inches
Approximate Weight per Serving: 12–14 oz
For smaller portions with salad and garlic bread, it can stretch to 10 servings.
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Easy Eatz Says:
Life’s too short for boring dinners—make every bite unforgettable!
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🛒 Kitchen Gadgets
- 9x13 Baking Dish
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Cheese Grater
- Spatula
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