Seafood Tortilla Lasagna (Lasagne)

Submitted by Marg (CaymanDesigns)

"This was served at a potluck meal and everyone was begging for the recipe. It was the best seafood casserole type dish I have ever had!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) jar picante sauce
• 1 1⁄2 lbs uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup butter
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
• 15 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
• 16 ounces imitation crabmeat, flaked
• 3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

directions

1. Place the picante sauce in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook the shrimp, garlic and cayenne in oil until the shrimp turns pink; about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually add the broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
4. Reduce heat. Stir in the cream and picante sauce; heat through.
5. Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
6. Layer with six tortillas, half the shrimp, crabmeat and white sauce and 1-1/4 cups of the cheese.
7. Repeat layers.
8. Tear or cut the remaining tortillas; arrange over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[rachelhigh]

This turned out well. I will definitely make again. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mommyof 3]

This recipe was so yummy, yummy, yummy! My family loved it and it was so easy, I did not change a thing. This is a keeper and thanks for posting.