Description
Creamy seafood lasagna is an elegant twist on a comfort food classic, made with layers of tender noodles, a rich white sauce, succulent shrimp, crab, and scallops, and plenty of melty cheese. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy, indulgent dinner.
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Old Bay or seafood seasoning (optional)
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat or imitation crab
- 1/2 lb scallops (optional, chopped if large)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions if using regular noodles. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour to form a roux, then gradually add milk while whisking to create a smooth sauce.
- Simmer until thickened, then stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and seafood seasoning (if using).
- In a skillet, sauté shrimp and scallops just until barely cooked. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with 1/2 cup of the white sauce and season lightly.
- Assemble lasagna: Spread a layer of sauce in the bottom of a baking dish, then add noodles, ricotta mixture, seafood, mozzarella, and repeat layers. Finish with sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add spinach or sautéed mushrooms for more flavor and texture.
- Substitute salmon or white fish like cod for variety.
- A touch of Dijon mustard or red pepper flakes can add subtle heat.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for later.
- Reheat covered in a 350°F oven until hot throughout.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
