Description
A luxurious seafood lasagna featuring lobster and shrimp layered with creamy béchamel, ricotta, and mozzarella. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent dinners.
Ingredients
For the Seafood Mixture:
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2 lobster tails, cooked and chopped
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1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
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2 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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¼ cup white wine (or seafood stock)
For the Béchamel Sauce:
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4 tbsp butter
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4 tbsp all-purpose flour
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3 cups whole milk, warmed
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp white pepper
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¼ tsp nutmeg
For the Ricotta Mixture:
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2 cups ricotta cheese
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1 egg
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tsp lemon zest
Additional Ingredients:
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12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
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1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Seafood:
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in chopped shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp turns pink, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add white wine (or seafood stock) and cook for another minute.
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Stir in cooked lobster pieces, remove from heat, and set aside.
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Make the Béchamel Sauce:
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Slowly add warmed milk and heavy cream, whisking to avoid lumps.
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Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
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Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
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In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan, parsley, and lemon zest until well combined.
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Assemble the Lasagna:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
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Spread ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by some seafood mixture.
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Pour some béchamel sauce over the seafood and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
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Repeat layers, finishing with a top layer of noodles, béchamel, and mozzarella.
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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Bake the Lasagna:
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
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Notes
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Add 1/2 cup lump crab meat for extra seafood richness.
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Incorporate sautéed spinach between layers for added greens.
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Increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce for a spicier kick.
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Use Gruyère or Fontina cheese for a more complex flavor.
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Swap traditional lasagna noodles for gluten-free ones.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- resting time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: seafood lasagna, lobster lasagna, shrimp lasagna, creamy lasagna, special occasion dinner