ULTIMATE SEAFOOD LASAGNA WITH LOBSTER AND SHRIMP 🦞🦐🍽
📋 Ingredients:
For the Seafood Mixture:
2 lobster tails, cooked and chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
¼ cup seafood stock
For the Béchamel Sauce:
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk, warmed
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt
½ tsp white pepper
¼ tsp nutmeg
For the Ricotta Mixture:
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
Additional Ingredients:
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions:
Prepare the Seafood:
1️⃣ Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2️⃣ Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Stir in chopped shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp turns pink (about 2-3 minutes).
4️⃣ Add seafood stock and cook for another minute.
5️⃣ Stir in cooked lobster pieces, remove from heat, and set aside.
Make the Béchamel Sauce:
6️⃣ Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
7️⃣ Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
8️⃣ Slowly add warmed milk and heavy cream, whisking to avoid lumps.
9️⃣ Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
🔟 Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
1️⃣1️⃣ In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan, parsley, and lemon zest until well combined.
Assemble the Lasagna:
1️⃣2️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
1️⃣3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
1️⃣4️⃣ Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
1️⃣5️⃣ Spread ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by some seafood mixture.
1️⃣6️⃣ Pour some béchamel sauce over the seafood and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
1️⃣7️⃣ Repeat layers, finishing with a top layer of noodles, béchamel, and mozzarella.
1️⃣8️⃣ Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake the Lasagna:
1️⃣9️⃣ Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
2️⃣0️⃣ Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
2️⃣1️⃣ Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
2️⃣2️⃣ Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!
⏱ Preparation time: 25 minutes
⏱ Cooking time: 50 minutes
⏱ Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~680 kcal per serving
🍽 Servings: 8