Hamdi Saidani This Ina Garten Seafood Lasagna recipe from the Barefoot Contessa is the best and easiest Seafood Lasagna recipe you’ll find. This simple Seafood Lasagna is made with shrimp, crab, scallops, a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, and lasagna noodles. The white sauce, which binds all the ingredients together, is crafted from clam chowder, heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, and seasonings.
This authentic Italian seafood lasagna can be prepared a day in advance and baked the next day. Please feel free to leave feedback about this easy Seafood Lasagna recipe.
Seafood Lasagna Ingredients
For The Seafood Lasagna:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 1 pound crab meat (or imitation crab)
- 12 ounces cooked scallops, quartered
- 1 pound cooked shrimp
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups parmesan cheese
For The White Sauce:
- 18 ounces of canned clam chowder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For The Ricotta Cheese Mixture:
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
How To Make Seafood Lasagna
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F and get a 9X13-inch baking dish ready by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Lasagna Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles as per the package’s instructions.
- Prepare the Seafood: In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, cooked scallops, and shrimp. Set this mixture aside.
- Mix the Cheeses: In another bowl, blend the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese together.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the clam chowder, heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Begin by pouring a thin layer of the prepared sauce into the baking dish. Place a layer of the cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, followed by ⅓ of the seafood mixture, and then sprinkle ½ cup of the mixed cheeses. Repeat this layering process two more times, finishing with the remaining cheese sprinkled on top.
- Bake: Cover the lasagna and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. After that, uncover the lasagna and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
How To Make Seafood Lasagna Ahead Of Time
Seafood Lasagna can be made a day ahead. Simply assemble the lasagna layers as instructed, then cover and place them in the fridge. The next day, bake as directed in the recipe.
How Long To Bake Seafood Lasagna
You should bake Seafood Lasagna in the oven at 350°F, covered, for about 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. You will know that it is done baking when the Lasagna’s internal temperature reaches 165°F.
What To Serve With Seafood Lasagna
I suggest serving this white Seafood Lasagna with Curried Couscous Salad, garlic bread, and crispy French fries. Seafood Lasagna also goes well with steamed asparagus or roasted vegetables.
How Long Does Seafood Lasagna Last
Cooked Seafood Lasagna can last in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Simply let it cool, cover it tightly, and store it.
Can You Freeze Seafood Lasagna
Yes, Seafood Lasagna can be frozen for about 1-2 months. Simply wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil after it has cooled.
To thaw it, place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
How To Reheat Seafood Lasagna
Reheat leftover Seafood Lasagna in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, which should take about 20-25 minutes.
Seafood Lasagna Nutrition Facst
Serving: 1 cup
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 25g
- Cholesterol: 146mg
- Sodium: 1490mg
- Potassium: 321mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
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Ina Garten Seafood Lasagna Ingredients
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For The White Sauce:
For The Ricotta Cheese Mixture:
How To Make Ina Garten Seafood Lasagna
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F and get a 9X13-inch baking dish ready by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Lasagna Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles as per the package’s instructions.
- Prepare the Seafood: In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, cooked scallops, and shrimp. Set this mixture aside.
- Mix the Cheeses: In another bowl, blend the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese together.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the clam chowder, heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Begin by pouring a thin layer of the prepared sauce into the baking dish. Place a layer of the cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, followed by ⅓ of the seafood mixture, and then sprinkle ½ cup of the mixed cheeses. Repeat this layering process two more times, finishing with the remaining cheese sprinkled on top.
- Bake: Cover the lasagna and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. After that, uncover the lasagna and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
