Seafood Lasagne With Brandied Basil Cream Sauce Recipes

SEAFOOD LASAGNA WITH BRANDIED-BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• This recipe should make 3 layers.
• In a bowl, mix together ricotta, Parmesan, shredded provolone, eggs, basil and black pepper.
• Add a layer of noodles.
• Spread a thin layer of cheese mixture to cover noodle layer and top with a layer of shrimp, crabmeat and scallops.
• Repeat steps again, ending with a layer of noodles until you have completed the process 3 times.
• Arrange provolone cheese slices on top of lasagna.
• Bake for approximately 1 hour or until golden brown and bubbly.
• To serve, cut into portions and place lasagna on a plate. Generously spoon Brandied-Basil Cream Sauce over the top and garnish with fresh basil.
• Brandied-Basil Cream Sauce: Bring heavy cream, cognac, basil leaves and stock to a boil.
• Reduce mixture to preferred consistency.
• Add Parmesan cheese, stirring to melt, and remove from the heat.
• Use shrimp base to make the shrimp stock or make your own shrimp stock by boiling together and reducing by 2/3 the following ingredients: shells from 5 pounds of shrimp, 1 peeled Bermuda onion studded with 8 whole cloves, 3 bay leaves, 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, and 5 quarts of water.

SEAFOOD LASAGNA

Steps:

• 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., 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. , Remove from the heat; stir in cream and 1/4 cup cheese. Stir 3/4 cup white sauce into the seafood mixture., Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1/2 cup white sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles; spread with half of the seafood mixture and 1-1/4 cups sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.