Description
Indulge in a creamy Seafood Lasagna that elevates the classic comfort food to new heights. This delightful dish features layers of succulent shrimp, sweet crab meat, and tender scallops enveloped in a rich alfredo sauce with ricotta and fresh spinach. Perfect for special occasions or cozy weeknight dinners, this lasagna not only impresses with its beautiful presentation but also with its unique flavor profile. The blend of seafood and cheese creates a luxurious dining experience that is sure to please your guests or family. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your taste, this Seafood Lasagna will become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 6 oz bay scallops
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup white apple vinegar or chicken/seafood stock
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or cooked)
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or basil, chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood by patting dry and seasoning with Old Bay seasoning.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour, then gradually add cream and vinegar; simmer until thickened.
- Fold in shrimp, crab, scallops, half of the parmesan, lemon juice, nutmeg, and white pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix ricotta with spinach and fresh herbs.
- Assemble layers in a greased baking dish: seafood sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture; repeat until ingredients are used.
- Top with remaining sauce and cheeses; cover with foil and bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes; uncover for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg