Description
This comforting Seafood Lasagna combines succulent shrimp and scallops with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses layered between tender lasagna noodles and rich marinara sauce. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a delightful twist on a classic Italian favorite that’s perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Others:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- Olive oil (for sautéing garlic and seafood, approximately 1-2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the lasagna.
- Cook lasagna noodles: Boil the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté seafood and garlic: In a skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add the shrimp and scallops, cooking until the shrimp turns pink and the scallops become opaque, indicating they are cooked through.
- Prepare cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to blend the flavors.
- Assemble the lasagna: Spread a layer of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange three cooked lasagna noodles side by side on top of the sauce. Add a layer of the sautéed seafood, then spread a layer of the cheese mixture over the seafood. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of marinara sauce and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the lasagna: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
- Rest before serving: Remove from the oven and let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes. This resting period helps the layers set and makes slicing easier. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the seafood during sautéing to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Use fresh parsley for a bright flavor; you can substitute with dried parsley but use about 1 tablespoon.
- To save time, you can use no-boil lasagna noodles, adjusting layering accordingly.
- Letting the lasagna rest after baking improves slicing and presentation.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: seafood lasagna, shrimp and scallop lasagna, baked seafood pasta, Italian seafood dish, creamy seafood lasagna
