Description
Creamy seafood lasagna brings together succulent shrimp, delicate crab, and tender scallops in a rich, layered Italian-inspired dish. Cheese and fresh herbs elevate this coastal delight, promising a memorable dining experience you will savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked small shrimp
- 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
Pasta and Cheese Ingredients:
- 9 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup minced onion
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal environment for baking the lasagna.
- Boil a pot of lightly salted water and cook lasagna noodles until perfectly al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to halt cooking process, then set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent and tender. Remove from heat and fold in cottage cheese, cream cheese, egg, basil, salt, and pepper, creating a rich and creamy mixture.
- Combine condensed soup, shrimp, crabmeat, milk, and wine in a separate bowl, blending the seafood ingredients into a harmonious filling.
- Arrange the first layer of cooked noodles in a 9×13-inch baking dish, covering the bottom completely. Spread one-third of the onion mixture evenly, then top with one-third of the seafood soup mixture.
- Repeat the layering process two more times, ensuring each layer is distributed evenly for consistent flavor and texture.
- Generously sprinkle shredded Cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese over the final layer, creating a golden, crispy topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until the lasagna is thoroughly heated and bubbling with melted cheese.
Notes
- Swap seafood types easily by using firm white fish, salmon, or a mix of your favorite ocean catches for variety and personal preference.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium condensed soup and monitoring salt quantities in the recipe.
- Consider making a gluten-free version by substituting regular lasagna noodles with zucchini slices or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley to complement the seafood’s delicate taste and create a more aromatic dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 926 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg