Description
This creamy Seafood Lasagna features layers of tender no-boil lasagna noodles, a rich cream cheese sauce blended with heavy cream and Italian herbs, and a medley of fresh seafood like shrimp, scallops, and crab meat. Enhanced with fresh spinach and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this dish bakes to a golden perfection, offering a luxurious and comforting meal perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Mixture
- 1 cup mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, crab meat)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (packed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Other
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Cook Lasagna Noodles: Boil the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente, then drain and set them aside to cool slightly.
- Make Creamy Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Seafood and Spinach: Carefully fold the mixed seafood and fresh spinach into the creamy sauce mixture, ensuring an even distribution without breaking up the seafood.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Start by spreading a layer of the creamy seafood sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Next, place a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by more of the seafood sauce mixture and a sprinkling of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella on top. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the final layer.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. This steams the dish to meld flavors and cook through.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes after baking to set up for easier slicing and serving. Enjoy your creamy, cheesy seafood lasagna!
Notes
- You can substitute no-boil lasagna noodles to skip the boiling step, adjusting the layering technique accordingly.
- Use fresh mixed seafood for best flavor, but frozen seafood can also be thawed and used.
- If you prefer, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a slight kick.
- Covering the lasagna during the first part of baking prevents the top from drying out.
- Letting the lasagna rest after baking helps it firm up for perfect slicing.
