Ina Garten Seafood Lasagna Recipe
If you want a rich, creamy and elegant dish, this Ina Garten Seafood Lasagna Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
Seafood Filling
- 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and chopped
- 1/2 pound scallops chopped
- 1/2 pound crab meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
White Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
Lasagna Layers
- 9 lasagna noodles cooked
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- Fresh parsley optional
Instructions
Cook Seafood
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add shrimp, scallops and crab. Cook for 3–4 minutes. Season and set aside.
Make White Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook briefly, then add milk and cream. Stir until thick. Add Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Prepare Baking Dish
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
Layer Lasagna
- Spread a little sauce at the bottom. Add noodles, seafood mixture, ricotta, mozzarella and sauce. Repeat layers.
Top Layer
- Finish with noodles, sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Rest & Serve
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use lobster for a more luxurious version
- Add spinach for extra nutrition
- Use no-boil noodles to save time
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for heat
- Use Gruyère cheese for deeper flavor
- Do not overcook seafood to keep it tender
- Let lasagna rest before cutting