South Of The Border Lasagna Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this vibrant South of the Border Shrimp & Crab Lasagna! A delightful twist on a classic, featuring succulent shrimp, sweet crab meat, zesty salsa, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese, all layered between crispy tortillas for a flavor explosion. This easy-to-follow recipe is ready in under an hour – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 768.4 kcal
Protein 74g
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Ingredients for South Of The Border Lasagna

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How to Make South Of The Border Lasagna

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped. Cook until shrimp turns pink (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. Remove shrimp mixture from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons margarine. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon chili powder until smooth.
  4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 1/2 cups your favorite salsa. Heat through.
  6. Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking pan. Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of the pan.
  7. Layer half of 10-12 corn tortillas, cut into thirds, over the sauce. Top with half of the shrimp mixture, half of 1 cup cooked crab meat, half of the remaining sauce, and half of 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. Repeat layers, omitting the top layer of cheese.
  9. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the lasagna.
  11. Bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

88 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

116g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make South Of The Border Lasagna?

South Of The Border Lasagna takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in South Of The Border Lasagna?

South Of The Border Lasagna has approximately 768.4 calories per serving, with about 74 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 75 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for South Of The Border Lasagna?

The key ingredients for South Of The Border Lasagna are Medium Shrimp, Garlic, Red Sweet Bell Pepper, Olive Oil, Margarine, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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