Description
Seafood lasagna blends Italian coastal charm with creamy layers of ocean-fresh treasures. Delicate shrimp, tender crab, and succulent scallops nestled between pasta sheets promise a luxurious dining experience that will transport your palate to Mediterranean shores.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound (454 grams) crab meat
Cheeses:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 4 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp completely if using frozen, then pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a perfect seafood texture.
- Pick through the crab meat meticulously, removing any potential shell fragments to guarantee a smooth dining experience.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese until uniformly blended.
- Fold the crab meat and shrimp into the cheese mixture, being careful not to break the delicate seafood pieces.
- Pour the heavy cream into the cheese and seafood mixture, stirring until the ingredients are evenly distributed and create a creamy consistency.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, preparing a baking dish for layering the lasagna components.
- Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking and add initial flavor.
- Arrange lasagna noodles in a single layer, covering the sauce completely.
- Spread a generous portion of the seafood and cheese mixture over the noodles, ensuring even coverage.
- Drizzle additional Alfredo sauce across the layer, creating a rich and creamy foundation.
- Repeat the layering process of noodles, seafood mixture, and sauce until all ingredients are used, typically creating 3-4 layers.
- Top the final layer with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and extra Parmesan cheese for a crispy, golden finish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving, which helps the layers set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood whenever possible for the most vibrant flavor profile and optimal texture in your lasagna.
- Drain crab meat and shrimp thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the lasagna watery.
- Consider toasting breadcrumbs with herbs like parsley or thyme for an extra layer of aromatic complexity.
- Opt for whole milk ricotta for a richer, creamier filling that holds together beautifully when baked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg