Shrimp & Crab Seafood Lasagna

• total time: 3 hours 26 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound lasagna sheets

1 tablespoon liquid crab boil

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

8 ounces imitation crab meat, flaked

16 ounces lump crabmeat

1 tablespoon Creole or Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups fresh spinach

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded Fontina or Muenster cheese

For the Sauce:

5 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon crushed garlic

1/3 cup all purpose flour

2 1/2 cups half and half

1/2 cup chicken stock

1 teaspoon liquid crab boil

Creole seasoning and black pepper, to taste

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped

For the Filling:

8 ounces garlic and herb cream cheese, softened

8 ounces sour cream

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

How to Make It:

Directions

Prepare the Seafood:

Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil and add the liquid crab boil. Cook the lasagna sheets until just al dente, then drain and set aside. Season the shrimp with Creole seasoning and salt. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the shrimp until pink and just cooked through. Fold in the imitation crab and lump crabmeat gently, then remove from heat.

Create the Velvety Sauce:

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and let it bloom until fragrant. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to form a pale roux. Gradually pour in the half and half and chicken stock, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened. Stir in the liquid crab boil, Creole seasoning, black pepper, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Simmer until silky and luxurious.

Blend the Creamy Filling:

In a bowl, combine the garlic and herb cream cheese, sour cream, shredded Parmesan, and chopped basil. Mix until smooth and spreadable, creating a rich layer that will cradle the seafood.

Assemble the Lasagna:

Lightly coat a baking dish with sauce. Layer lasagna sheets, a portion of the cream filling, sautéed seafood mixture, fresh spinach, and a ladle of sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Fontina or Muenster. Repeat the layers, finishing with sauce and a generous blanket of cheeses on top.

Bake to Golden Perfection:

Cover loosely with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbling and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing, allowing each creamy, seafood filled layer to settle beautifully.

Nutrition & Timing:

Prep Time: 30 min - Cook Time: 45 min - Total Time: 75 min - Servings: 8 to 10 - Approx. 520 Calories | 36g Protein per serving