Ultimate Seafood Lasagna with Lobster and Shrimp

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Lasagna noodles: 9 sheets, cooked according to package directions.
• Shrimp: 1 lb, peeled and deveined.
• Scallops: ½ lb, small-sized.
• Crab meat: 1 cup (fresh or canned).
• Ricotta cheese: 1 ½ cups.
• Parmesan cheese: 1 cup, grated.
• Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups, shredded.
• Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
• Butter: 4 tablespoons.
• Flour: 3 tablespoons (for roux).
• Milk: 2 cups (or half-and-half for extra creaminess).
• White wine: ½ cup (optional, adds depth).
• Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped.
• Lemon juice: From 1 lemon.
• Salt and pepper: To taste.

How to Make Seafood Lasagna:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cook the Seafood: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and scallops, cooking until just opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Add the crab meat, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over the seafood and set aside.
2. Make the Béchamel Sauce: In a separate pot, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden. Slowly whisk in the milk and white wine (if using), bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in half of the Parmesan cheese and set aside.
3. Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the béchamel sauce. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, followed by half of the seafood mixture, a layer of ricotta, and some mozzarella. Repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of noodles and topping with béchamel sauce, remaining mozzarella, and Parmesan.
4. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
5. Garnish and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.