Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp, Scallops, and Crab

Name: Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp, Scallops, and Crab
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 250 g shrimp (peeled and deveined); 250 g scallops (small, cleaned); 250 g crab meat (picked over for shells); 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 clove garlic (minced); 12 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package instructions); 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1 tbsp parsley (chopped, for garnish)

85 min 8 servings Medium

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Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp, Scallops, and Crab

Delight in layers of shrimp, scallops, and crab in a creamy white wine sauce.

Prep

25 min

Cook

50 min

Total

85 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Seafood lasagna is a delightful twist on the traditional meat lasagna, bringing the fresh flavours of the ocean to your dining table. This dish combines succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and sweet crab meat, all enveloped in a rich and creamy white wine sauce. Layered with tender lasagna noodles, it provides a luxurious experience in every bite. The key to perfect seafood lasagna lies in the balance of flavours and the careful cooking of the seafood. Overcooking can lead to tough textures, so it's important to allow the seafood to finish cooking in the oven, resulting in perfectly tender pieces. The creamy sauce, infused with white wine, complements the seafood beautifully, making this dish a true showstopper.

Ingredients

Servings

Seafood

Cream Sauce

Lasagna

Instructions

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Prepare the Cream Sauce

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, cream, and wine. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Pro tip: The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.

Cook the Seafood

In a skillet over medium heat, cook shrimp and scallops until just opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.

Pro tip: Seafood will continue cooking in the oven.

Layer the Lasagna

Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking dish. Layer with noodles, seafood, sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.

Bake the Lasagna

Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

Pro tip: Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the lasagna before serving.

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Tips & Tricks

<ul><li>Use fresh seafood for best flavour.</li><li>Thicken sauce to coat the back of a spoon.</li><li>Finish cooking seafood in the oven to avoid toughness.</li></ul>

Serving Suggestions

Serve this seafood lasagna with a crisp green salad and a glass of chilled white wine to enhance the flavours. It's also a great dish to prepare ahead. Simply assemble, cover, and refrigerate for up to a day before baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently in the oven to maintain the creamy texture of the sauce.