Description
Luxurious seafood lasagne brings Mediterranean coastal flavors directly to kitchen tables with layers of delicate ocean treasures. Rich marinara, creamy béchamel, and tender seafood create an irresistible Italian-inspired feast you will savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) mussels, cleaned
- 450 grams (1 pound) haddock, skin removed and sliced
- 450 grams (1 pound) salmon, sliced
- 12 tiger prawns, shelled
Sauce Ingredients:
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) white wine
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) butter
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) plain flour
- 300 milliliters (10.1 fluid ounces) milk
- 400 milliliters (13.5 fluid ounces) double cream
Finishing Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna sheets
- 200 grams (7 ounces) grated cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Gently steam mussels in white wine until shells open, carefully strain and reserve the aromatic cooking liquid.
- Create a silky base by whisking butter and flour into a smooth roux, then gradually incorporate milk, cream, and the reserved mussel liquid to form a luxurious sauce.
- Delicately combine assorted seafood, seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs to enhance natural flavors.
- Construct lasagne layers alternating between delicate pasta sheets, prepared seafood, and velvety sauce in a deep baking dish.
- Generously coat the final layer with remaining sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese across the top for a golden, crispy finish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 30 minutes, watching for a rich, bubbling golden-brown surface.
- Allow the lasagne to rest and settle for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling easier slicing and melding of flavors.
Notes
- Swap mussel liquid with fish stock if you prefer a milder seafood flavor profile.
- Choose fresh, high-quality seafood to elevate the dish’s overall taste and texture.
- Keep pasta layers thin and even for consistent cooking and elegant presentation.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like gruyère or parmesan for added depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 643 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg