Seafood Lasagna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
12 people
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Calories
475 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
International
Seafood Lasagna
Description
The Seafood Lasagna is built from layers of boiled lasagna noodles alternated with a seafood mixture of crab, scallops, and shrimp. The ricotta is blended with egg, minced garlic, parsley, and salt to add creaminess and a mild herb flavor that binds the seafood together. The sauce combines canned clam chowder with heavy cream, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, providing a smooth, tangy, and umami-rich component that complements the seafood.
Baking the layered lasagna melds the flavors and melts the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses sprinkled between the layers, creating a golden, bubbly crust. The seafood stays tender due to being pre-cooked, and the lasagna noodles absorb some sauce, resulting in a moist but structured casserole.
This dish works well as a main course for dinner or gatherings when a seafood alternative to traditional meat lasagna is desired. Thawing frozen seafood like scallops beforehand helps maintain optimal texture. Adjusting shrimp size by cutting in half ensures even layering.
Ingredients
Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles cooked
- 1 pound crab meat or imitation crab
- 12 ounces scallop quartered, cooked
- 1 pound Shrimp cooked
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups Parmesan Cheese
Sauce
- 18 ounces clam chowder canned
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Mixture
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ cup parsley fresh chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and prepare a 9X13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix your crab meat, prepared scallops, and shrimp. Set aside
- In another bowl, mix the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Sauce
- In a separate bowl, combine the clam chowder, heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk together well.
Ricotta Cheese Mixture
- In a medium bowl add the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, and salt. Whisk to combine.
To Assemble
- To assemble, pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Next, spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, ⅓ of the seafood mixture, then 1/2 cup of the shredded cheeses.
- Repeat the process another two times finishing the lasagna with the remaining sprinkled cheese on top.
- Lastly, top the lasagna with the remaining shredded cheese. Cover and bake, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover the lasagna and bake it for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Thaw frozen scallops completely before adding to the lasagna to ensure even cooking.
- Cut larger shrimp in half to layer evenly throughout the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1490mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1128IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 478mg | 48% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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