Delicious Seafood Lasagna Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Seafood Lasagna, packed with succulent shrimp, scallops, and crab meat, layered with creamy ricotta and marinara sauce. This dish is a seafood lover’s dream, perfect for a special dinner. Elevate your meal with this gourmet comfort food classic!
Ingredients:
– 9 lasagna noodles
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 lb (450g) scallops
– 1 cup crab meat
– 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 3 cups ricotta cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 egg, beaten
– 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 4 cups marinara sauce
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the Veggies: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cook the Seafood: Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until just opaque. Stir in the crab meat and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the white wine (if using) and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Season with salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Remove from heat and set aside.
Mix the Cheese: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and beaten egg. Mix well.
Assemble the Lasagna:
– Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
– Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
– Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the seafood mixture.
– Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
– Repeat the layers with 3 more noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, the remaining seafood mixture, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
– Top with the last 3 lasagna noodles and spread the remaining marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutritional Information:
– Prep Time: 30 minutes
– Cooking Time: 45 minutes
– Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
– Calories: 450 kcal per serving
– Servings: 8 servings
