CHRISTMAS SEAFOOD LASAGNA

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Number Of Ingredients 25

3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 Onion, large, chopped
4 Garlic cloves, minced
5 cups Plum tomatoes, canned in tomato purre
1/2 cup White wine, dry
1/2 cups Basil, fresh, chopped
2 teaspoons Fennel seeds
1 dash Salt and pepper
1 cup Cream, whipping
2 tablespoons Pernod
1 pound Shrimp, medium, shelled and deveined, poached briefly
1 pound Sea scallops, poached briefly
36 Mussels, steamed and shelled
24 Littleneck clams, steamed and shelled
1-1/4 pound Lasagna, preferably fresh tomato noodles, or no-bake regular
3 cups Ricotta
8 ounces Cream cheese
2 Eggs
10 ounces Spinach, frozen, steamed and chopped
1 pound Crabmeat, cooked lump, shredded
1 Sweet red pepper, diced
1 bunch Scallions, sliced
1/2 cup Sweet basil
1.5 pounds Mozzarella
1 pinches Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare seafood sauce. Heat oil in a large skiller over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and puree and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in the wine, basil, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper (to taste). Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 45 minutes, stirring occaionally.
  • Stir the cream into the sauce and then the pernod. Stir in all the shellfish and simer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the lasagna (if necessary). Also ok to use the no-pre-cook lasagna.
  • To make filling, with a wooden spoon, beat the ricotta, cream cheese, and eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the spinach, crabmeat, red pepper, scallions, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Butter a large rectangular baking pan. Spread a thin layer of the sauce without any shellfish on the bottom of the pan. Cover with a layer of noodles. Top with half the filling, then half the seafood sauce. Cover the sauce with a layer of mozzarella.
  • Place another layer of noodles over the mozzarella and spread with the remaining filling. Top with another layer of mozzarella. Add a final layer of noodles and then the remaining seafood sauce. Cover with the remaining cheese.

Serge Michelini
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I don't like the way this lasagna looks.


Roney Cruz
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I'm allergic to seafood, so I can't eat this lasagna.


Aliyu Lawal
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This recipe is too expensive for me.


United Server
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I'm not sure if I can find all of the ingredients for this recipe.


Mofa Bright
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This recipe looks complicated, but I'm sure it's worth the effort.


El Diablo
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but this lasagna looks really good. I might have to give it a try.


Munir Sahel
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Qamar Shabbir
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This lasagna is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Sizwe Ngemu
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The dill sauce is what really makes this lasagna special. It's so flavorful and creamy.


ISIKO HUZAIFA
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I love that this recipe uses a variety of seafood. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp, crab, and lobster.


Mabel Chizoba
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This recipe is a keeper! The lasagna was creamy, cheesy, and packed with seafood flavor.


Ago Hassan
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I've made this lasagna twice now, and it's become a new family favorite. It's so easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


ILYAS RAMI
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This Christmas seafood lasagna was a hit at our holiday party! The combination of shrimp, crab, and lobster was luxurious, and the creamy dill sauce was the perfect finishing touch.