Pacific Coastal Seafood Lasagna

Ingredients

• 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
• 1 lb fresh cod fillets, skin removed and cut into chunks
• 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 11/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups whole milk
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 small shallot, finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Get a 9x13 inch baking dish ready by lightly greasing it with olive oil—no sticking, capisce?
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallot and garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add cod chunks and shrimp, season with Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend and black pepper. Cook gently until just opaque, 3-4 minutes. Toss in spinach and lemon zest, stir until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and drizzle fresh lemon juice. Set aside.
3. Make the béchamel: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes to form a roux—no lumps, no drama. Slowly pour in milk while whisking nonstop. Bring to a simmer and thicken until creamy. Season with Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend, nutmeg, and a pinch of black pepper. Remove from heat.
4. In a bowl, mix ricotta with half the Parmesan cheese and a tablespoon of Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend. This is your creamy magic.
5. Now, assemble the lasagna: spread a thin layer of béchamel on the bottom of your baking dish. Layer 3 noodles over it. Spread ½ of the ricotta mixture, then half the seafood-spinach mix, then 1 cup béchamel, and sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella. Repeat layers once more.
6. Top with final 3 noodles, spread remaining béchamel, sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top for that golden crust.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing—patience, kid, good things come to those who wait.
8. Slice, serve, and watch your guests’ jaws drop. Visit www.saltedperfection.com and leave a Five Star review. DUNZO!