1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
8 oz lump crab meat (fresh or high-quality canned)
3 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
¼ cup dry white wine (or sub seafood stock)
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
8 oz lump crab meat (fresh or high-quality canned)
3 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
¼ cup dry white wine (or sub seafood stock)
✅ Creamy Béchamel
4 tbsp butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan
Pinch nutmeg
✅ Assembly
12 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded fontina
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
½ cup panko breadcrumbs (for crunch)
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cook the Seafood
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and Old Bay, sauté 30 sec.
Add shrimp, cook 2 mins per side until pink. Deglaze with wine.
Stir in crab meat gently. Remove from heat.
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and Old Bay, sauté 30 sec.
Add shrimp, cook 2 mins per side until pink. Deglaze with wine.
Stir in crab meat gently. Remove from heat.
2. Make the Béchamel
Melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux (1 min).
Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
Simmer until thickened (5 mins), then stir in parmesan and nutmeg.
Melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux (1 min).
Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
Simmer until thickened (5 mins), then stir in parmesan and nutmeg.
3. Layer Like a Pro
Layer 1: Thin béchamel base
Layer 2: Noodles → seafood mix → béchamel → fontina
Repeat x2
Top Layer: Noodles → remaining béchamel → mozzarella + panko
4. Bake to Golden Perfection
Cover with foil, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 mins
Uncover, broil 2-3 mins until bubbly and golden
Rest 15 mins (crucial for clean slices!)
Cover with foil, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 mins
Uncover, broil 2-3 mins until bubbly and golden
Rest 15 mins (crucial for clean slices!)
Chef’s Pro Tips
🔪 Prep smart: Buy peeled/deveined shrimp to save time
🍞 No panko? Crushed Ritz crackers work too!
⏳ Make ahead: Assemble 1 day ahead, bake before serving
🍋 Brighten it up: Serve with lemon wedges
