Mediterranean Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp & Crab
This version leans Mediterranean-style with garlic, olive oil, herbs, spinach, lemon, and a lighter creamy béchamel instead of heavy Alfredo.
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
Seafood Filling
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Mediterranean Veggie Layer
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
Béchamel Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup flour
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- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Salt & pepper
Cheese Layer
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup feta cheese
Pasta
- 9 lasagna noodles
Instructions
1. Cook the Noodles
Boil lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Seafood
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes.
Add shrimp, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.
Fold in crab meat, parsley, and lemon zest. Remove from heat.
3. Make the Mediterranean Veggie Mix
In the same pan, lightly sauté spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives for 2–3 minutes.
4. Make the Béchamel
Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
Slowly add milk while whisking constantly until smooth and thickened.
Stir in Parmesan, oregano, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5. Cheese Mixture
Combine ricotta, egg, mozzarella, and feta in a bowl.
6. Assemble the Lasagna
In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish:
- Spread a thin layer of béchamel
- Add noodles
- Spread ricotta mixture
- Add seafood mixture
- Add veggie mixture
- Spoon béchamel over top
Repeat layers. Finish with béchamel and extra mozzarella/Parmesan.
7. Bake
- Cover with foil
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes
- Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more until golden
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Greek salad
- Garlic bread
- Chilled white wine
- Roasted asparagus