Seafood Lasagna with Brandied Basil Cream Sauce

Dive into gourmet decadence with this Seafood Lasagna featuring a luscious Brandied Basil Cream Sauce. This elegant twist on traditional lasagna layers tender shrimp, sweet scallops, and rich crabmeat with creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella, all enveloped in a velvety sauce infused with brandy, fresh basil, and Parmesan. The nutty aroma of the roux-based béchamel, a hint of nutmeg, and the luxurious seafood medley create a restaurant-quality dish perfect for special occasions or indulgent dinners. Baked to golden, bubbling perfection, this recipe makes a stunning centerpiece for your table and serves up to 8 guests. Keywords: seafood lasagna, basil cream sauce, brandy cream sauce, shrimp lasagna, scallop lasagna, crab lasagna.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 sheets Lasagna noodles
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 3 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Brandy
• 3 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound Sea scallops, halved
• 1 cup Cooked lump crabmeat
• 2 cups Ricotta cheese
• 3 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cook lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.

Step 4

Slowly whisk in the milk and cream, cooking until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the brandy, Parmesan cheese, basil leaves, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet, cooking until slightly opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the crabmeat. Set aside.

Step 7

Spread 1/4 cup of the cream sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 8

Lay down 3 lasagna noodles in the dish. Top with 1/3 of the seafood mixture, 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of cream sauce.

Step 9

Repeat the layers (noodles, seafood, ricotta, mozzarella, and cream sauce) twice more, finishing with a final layer of noodles.

Step 10

Top with remaining cream sauce and sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.

Step 12

Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4032.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8328.5

Total Fat 396.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 218.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 2458.5mg	0%
Sodium 16729.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 603.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 66.5g
Protein 590.3g	0%

Vitamin D 322.1IU	0%
Calcium 8674.8mg	0%
Iron 35.5mg	0%
Potassium 6492.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.8%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 28.9%