Seafood Lasagna

I love seafood, especially shrimp, scallops and crab. So when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it. It took me a few years, I will admit. I was intimidated by the steps and the many ingredients. But that was a lot of worrying about nothing! This lasagna is DELICIOUS! Seafood with a white cheese sauce, spinach, layers of pasta, ricotta, what is not to love? And it's really not that difficult - just pay attention to the steps.

I adapted this from a recipe that filled a 9x13 pan, which I knew would be way too much seafood lasagna to eat for my family; I put it in a 11x7 which was perfect. I didn't cut the sauce down, though, cause I love a saucy lasagna. You may want to adapt it for your preference.

This is certainly special occasion-worthy dish - but don't be shy like I was. Make this soon!

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Seafood Lasagna

6 oven ready lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon butter
12 ounces cooked shrimp
8 ounces bay scallops
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. white wine
2 tsp. lemon juice
8 ounces crabmeat

Cheese Sauce:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg

Ricotta Mixture:
8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
5 ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten

Topping:
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add scallops; cook 2-4 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. Remove from pan.

Add garlic to same pan; cook 1 minute. Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add crab; heat through. Stir in shrimp and scallops.

For cheese sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

In a large bowl, combine ricotta mixture ingredients; stir in 1 cup cheese sauce.

Spread 1/2 cup cheese sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the seafood mixture and 2/3 cup cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 6-9.

Recipe Source: Adapted from Taste of Home