Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this creamy and flavorful Seafood Lasagna, a perfect fusion of seafood and Italian flavors. Layers of lasagna noodles, mixed seafood, and a rich white sauce make this dish a standout on any dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
Lasagna Noodles:
- 12 lasagna noodles
Seafood Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, crab, or white fish)
White Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare noodles: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics and seafood: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add mixed seafood and cook until opaque; set aside.
- Make white sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, gradually whisk in milk and cream. Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Prepare cheese layer: Combine ricotta cheese and egg in a bowl.
- Assemble lasagna: Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, seafood, white sauce, and mozzarella in a baking dish. Repeat layers, ending with sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then bake uncovered for 15 minutes until golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with parsley and lemon juice.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed seafood for best results.
- Consider adding spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- A splash of white wine in the sauce can enhance the taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of lasagna)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
