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Seafood Lasagna Recipe

Seafood Lasagna Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this seafood lasagna, a decadent twist on the classic Italian favorite. Layers of tender shrimp, succulent scallops, and sweet crab meat, nestled between lasagna noodles and a luscious blend of cheeses, make this dish a showstopper at any gathering.


Ingredients

Scale

Lasagna Noodles:

  • 9 lasagna noodles

Seafood Mixture:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
  • 1/2 pound sea scallops (cut in halves or quarters if large)
  • 1/2 pound lump crab meat (picked over for shells)

Creamy Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese Layer:

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Extra Parmesan for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Seafood Mixture: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add shrimp, scallops, and crab. Cook until just opaque. Set aside.
  3. Make Creamy Sauce: Whisk flour into melted butter, then gradually add milk and cream. Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
  4. Prepare Cheese Layer: Mix ricotta with egg, parsley, and basil.
  5. Assemble: Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, seafood, and sauce in a baking dish. Repeat layers. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake covered, then uncovered, until golden.
  6. Rest and Serve: Allow the lasagna to rest before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the seafood selection based on preference or availability.
  • Enhance the dish with optional additions like crushed red pepper or spinach.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 690mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg