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Creamy Seafood Lasagna

A rich and creamy lasagna featuring shrimp, crab, and scallops layered with a clam chowder sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese
  • 12 pieces lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 pound crab meat or imitation crab
  • 12 ounces quartered scallops
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese (shredded)
Sauce
  • 18 ounces canned clam chowder
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cheese Mixture
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 piece egg
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 9 to 11 minutes until al dente. Drain and lay on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  2. Prepare the creamy seafood sauce by combining the clam chowder and heavy whipping cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth, then add lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Heat through for 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
  4. Prepare the seafood by briefly sautéing shrimp, and chopping scallops and crab as necessary.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assembly
  1. Spread a thin layer of creamy sauce on the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Layer 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by a third of the ricotta mixture, then a portion of the seafood, more sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella and parmesan. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
  3. Finish with remaining sauce and cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  2. Let the lasagna rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Serving
  1. Slice and serve warm with a green salad or garlic bread.

Notes

Don't overcook seafood before assembling; use full-fat ricotta for best results; let the lasagna rest before cutting for cleaner slices.