Seafood Lasagna

Name: Seafood Lasagna
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 green onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice; 1 pound bay scallops; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, divided; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing YIELD: 12 servings.

This rich satisfying dish, adapted from a recipe given to me by a friend, is my husband's favorite. I usually serve it on his birthday. It's loaded with scallops, shrimp and imitation crab in a creamy sauce. I consider this the "crown jewel" in my repertoire of recipes. —Elena Hansen, Ruidoso, New Mexico

Ingredients

1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
1 pound bay scallops
1 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil and 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in broth and clam juice; bring to a boil. Add scallops, shrimp, crab and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, stirring gently. Drain, reserving cooking liquid; set seafood mixture aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Combine milk and reserved cooking liquid; gradually add to the saucepan. Add salt and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Remove from the heat; stir in cream and 1/4 cup cheese. Stir 3/4 cup white sauce into the seafood mixture.
4. Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1/2 cup white sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with 3 noodles; spread with half of the seafood mixture and 1-1/4 cups sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and cheese.
5. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. If desired, top with additional chopped green onions and shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 367 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.