Description
Ina Garten’s seafood lasagna combines delicate layers of shrimp, scallops, and crab with rich béchamel sauce. Coastal comfort meets elegant dining in this creamy, indulgent dish you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) crab meat (or imitation crab)
- 12 oz (340 g) cooked scallops, quartered
- 1 lb (454 g) cooked shrimp
- 2 cups (473 ml) mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups (473 ml) parmesan cheese
- 16 oz (454 g) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (237 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (118 ml) parmesan cheese
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 18 oz (510 g) canned clam chowder
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) lemon juice
- ½ cup (118 ml) fresh chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 tsps garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Warm the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside to cool slightly.
- Seafood Mixture: Gently combine crab meat, scallops, and shrimp in a mixing bowl, maintaining the integrity of the delicate seafood pieces.
- Cheese Blend: Mix mozzarella and parmesan cheeses thoroughly in a separate bowl until well integrated.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk clam chowder, heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, additional parmesan, salt, and pepper to develop a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Ricotta Layer: Blend ricotta cheese with beaten egg, garlic, parsley, and salt until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Layering Technique: Create a sauce base in the baking dish, then systematically layer noodles, alternating with ricotta mixture, seafood blend, and cheese. Repeat the layering process three times, ensuring the top is generously covered with remaining cheese.
- Baking Process: Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (177°C), then uncover and continue baking for 10 minutes until the top turns golden and slightly crisp.
- Serving Preparation: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven to allow layers to set, then slice and serve the elegant seafood lasagna.
Notes
- Seafood Selection: Choose fresh, high-quality seafood like lump crab meat, large scallops, and jumbo shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Noodle Tip: Cook lasagna noodles slightly under al dente, as they’ll continue cooking in the oven and prevent becoming mushy.
- Sauce Consistency: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy base that evenly coats all ingredients.
- Resting Magic: Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes after baking to help layers set and make cutting and serving cleaner and easier.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg