Seafood lasagna is an indulgent dish that can be a centerpiece at any dinner party or a special occasion meal with your family. With layers of succulent seafood, creamy béchamel sauce, and delicate pasta sheets, it offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Cooking seafood lasagna at home may seem daunting, but it's easier than you think. In this article, we will guide you through a step-by-step process to create a mouthwatering seafood lasagna that will impress your loved ones. From selecting the freshest seafood to assembling and baking the dish, we'll share all the essential tips and techniques to ensure your lasagna turns out perfect every time. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will provide you with all the information you need to embark on this culinary journey and indulge in a luscious seafood lasagna experience.
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SEAFOOD LASAGNA II
This super rich, Alfredo based seafood lasagna is a huge hit in our family. It takes a while to prepare, but it is well worth it!
Provided by Sara Van Noy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sautee garlic and mushrooms until tender. Pour in 2 jars Alfredo sauce. Stir in shrimp, scallops and crabmeat. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until heated through. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg and pepper.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer noodles, ricotta mixture, Alfredo mixture and shredded cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ensuring that there is shredded cheese for the top.
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Cover, and bake 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 182.7 mg, Fat 46 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 1726 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
SEAFOOD LASAGNA
This rich satisfying dish, adapted from a recipe given to me by a friend, is my husband's favorite. I usually serve it on his birthday. It's loaded with scallops, shrimp and crab in a creamy sauce. I consider this the "crown jewel" in my repertoire of recipes. -Elena Hansen, Ruidoso, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in oil and 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in broth and clam juice; bring to a boil. Add scallops, shrimp, crab and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, stirring gently. Drain, reserving cooking liquid; set seafood mixture aside., In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Combine milk and reserved cooking liquid; gradually add to the saucepan. Add salt and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in cream and 1/4 cup cheese. Stir 3/4 cup white sauce into the seafood mixture., Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1/2 cup white sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles; spread with half of the seafood mixture and 1-1/4 cups sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
EASY SEAFOOD LASAGNA
Everyone seems to enjoy this dish. I like to prepare it the day before and refrigerate it overnight. Just take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before popping it in the oven. -Viola Walmer, Tequesta, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in the cottage cheese, egg, basil, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the soups, wine or broth, milk, crab and shrimp., Arrange 3 noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with a third of cottage cheese mixture and a third of the seafood mixture. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and lasagna is bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SEAFOOD LASAGNA
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Combine shrimp and crab in a large mixing bowl, and toss well.
- Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling and cook the noodles according to the package directions, until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet, add onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes. Add onion mixture and lemon juice to the seafood. Season with salt and pepper and toss again.
- Combine eggs, half-and-half, and Parmesan in another large bowl and stir until well blended. Add about two-thirds of the egg mixture to the seafood mixture and stir again to mix well.
- Spread about a third of the seafood mixture over the bottom of the prepared casserole. Cover with 2 of the noodles, then spread another third of the mixture over the noodles, cover with 2 more noodles, and spread the remaining mixture over the top. Cover with the last 2 noodles, pour the remaining egg mixture over the noodles and sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the top. Bake on the center oven rack until bubbly and golden, about 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 410, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 664 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEAFOOD-SPINACH LASAGNA
The mild flavors of scallops, crab and shrimp pair well with a rich and creamy white sauce.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package using minimum cook time.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add scallops; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly until firm and opaque. With slotted spoon, remove to medium bowl. Add crabmeat and shrimp; cover and refrigerate. In same skillet, cook onion and garlic 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese until softened. Beat in Alfredo sauce and wine with wire whisk; remove from heat.
- In medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 2 cups of the cheese blend, the spinach, basil and egg; set aside.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the cream cheese sauce in baking dish. Top with 3 noodles. Spread half the ricotta mixture (about 1 1/2 cups) and one-third of the seafood mixture (about 1 cup) over noodles; spread with 2/3 cup of the cream cheese sauce. Top with 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, half the remaining seafood mixture and 2/3 cup of the cream cheese sauce. Top with remaining noodles, seafood and cream cheese sauce.
- Cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese blend. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SEAFOOD LASAGNA WITH CRAB AND SHRIMP
I improved on a friends recipe...now it is the best I ever cooked or tasted!
Provided by Rayna Jordan
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain, and rinse in cold water. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a skillet, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Remove from heat, and stir in cream cheese, cottage cheese, egg, basil, and salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the soup, milk, wine, crabmeat, and shrimp.
- Lay 3 cooked lasagna noodles on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the onion mixture over the noodles. Then spread 1/3 of the soup mixture over the onion layer. Repeat the noodle, onion, soup layers twice more. Top with Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 205.6 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1205.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
WHITE SAUCE SEAFOOD LASAGNA
Make and share this White Sauce Seafood Lasagna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by HELEN PEAGRAM_40951
Categories European
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat butter in a large saucepan over low heat until melted.
- Add garlic.
- Stir in flour and salt. Cook,stirring constantly until bubbly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in milk, broth and white wine. Return to stove and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Boil for 1 minute. Add mozzarella cheese,onions, basil and pepper.
- Cook over low heat until cheese is melted, stirring constantly.
- Spread about 1 1/2 cups of the sauce in an ungreased 9X13 pan.
- Top with UNCOOKED lasagna noodles, overlapping as needed.
- Spread the cottage cheese over the noodles.
- Spread with another 1 1/2 cups of sauce and then top with another 5 lasagna noodles.
- Spread seafood over this layer and top with another 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Cover with the last 5 lasagna noodles and top with all of the remaining sauce. If desired, top with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350~F for 35 - 45 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
- Hope you love this as much as we do!!!
CREAMY SEAFOOD LASAGNA
Looking to add variety to your lasagna know-how? Our Creamy Seafood Lasagna pairs a luscious white sauce with mild-flavored imitation crabmeat and shrimp in a comforting lasagna that will transport you to the nearest bay. Our recipe for seafood lasagna brings together mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheese. You don't need to live next to the sea; just pick up frozen salad-style imitation crabmeat and frozen cooked salad shrimp. All you need are a few more pantry staples and our simple steps to make this recipe an easy catch.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in flour; cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually stir in half-and-half, broth, sherry, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In medium bowl, mix egg, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup parsley; set aside.
- Drain noodles. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 3/4 cup of the sauce. Top with 3 noodles. Spread half of the crabmeat and half of the shrimp over noodles; spread with 3/4 cup of the sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese; top with 3 noodles. Spread ricotta mixture over noodles; spread with 3/4 cup of the sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese; top with 3 noodles. Spread with remaining crabmeat, shrimp and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until cheese is light golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1380 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g
CREAMY SEAFOOD LASAGNA
Uses no-boil lasagna noodles. Sometimes I use 10 oz chopped broccoli in place of the spinach. Great either way!
Provided by Parsley
Categories Oven
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Have a rectangular lasagna pan handy.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add garlic.
- Stir in flour and cook until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and ONLY 1 CUP of the mozzarella. Add dill. Stir until melted, smooth and thickened. SET ASIDE 1 CUP OF THIS SAUCE TO POUR OVER TOP OF FINISHED LASAGNA.
- In a small bowl, beat together ricotta, egg, salt, scallion and spinach (or broccoli).
- In a separate small bowl, toss together the shrimp and scallops.
- Spread a thin layer of the cheese sauce on the bottom of the lasagna pan.
- Place 3 lasagna noodles across the bottom.
- Spread 1/3 of the ricotta/spinach mixture over noodles.
- Sprinkle 1/3 of the shrimp/scallop combo over top.
- Spread 1/3 cheese sauce over that.
- Repeat these layers two more times.
- End with the last 3 lasagna noodles.
- Evenly top with the reserved 1 cup of cheese sauce and the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped dark green parts of scallions over top; if desired.
- Cover with non-stick foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for at least 20 minutes before cutting to serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh and high-quality seafood for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the seafood, as it will become tough and rubbery.
- Use a variety of seafood to create a more interesting and flavorful dish.
- Be generous with the cheese, as it will help to create a rich and creamy sauce.
- Use a good quality pasta sauce, or make your own from scratch.
- Lasagna can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread or salad for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Seafood Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a Seafood Lasagna recipe that everyone will love.
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