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
- Cook the Lasagna Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package directions. Set aside.
- Prepare Seafood Mixture: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add shrimp, scallops, and crab. Cook until just opaque. Set aside.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Whisk flour into melted butter, then gradually add milk and cream. Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Cheese Layer: Mix ricotta with egg, parsley, and basil.
- 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.
- 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