Name: Salmon Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil (divided); 1-1/2 lbs. skinned salmon fillets (cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 medium zucchini (cut into 1/4-in pieces); 1 tsp. kosher salt (divided); 1-1/2 cups creme fraiche; 1/2 lemon (juiced); 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 6-8 no-boil lasagna sheets; 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Looking for a lasagna that’s anything but ordinary? Say hello to your new comfort food favorite! This salmon lasagna skips the marinara in favor of a bright, lemony creme fraiche sauce and layers in tender zucchini and perfectly flaky salmon for a fresh take on the classic bake. It’s creamy, cozy and just a little bit fancy with melty mozzarella on top to seal the deal. Ideal for a dinner party or weeknight upgrade, this unexpected twist on traditional lasagna will have everyone coming back for seconds (and asking for the recipe).

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Salmon Lasagna

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 202 kcal

Author Lizzy Briskin

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil divided
1-1/2 lbs. skinned salmon fillets cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchini cut into 1/4-in pieces
1 tsp. kosher salt divided
1-1/2 cups creme fraiche
1/2 lemon juiced
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. black pepper
6-8 no-boil lasagna sheets
1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and cook, stirring until opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to bowl with salmon
In medium bowl, combine creme fraiche, lemon juice, nutmeg, remaining ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
Spread 1/3 creme fraiche mixture over bottom of 9x9-inch baking dish. Top with layer of lasagna sheets, breaking them as necessary to cover pan. Spread 1/2 salmon mixture over lasagna sheets. Add another layer of lasagna sheets, another 1/3 creme fraiche mixture and remaining salmon mixture. Top with a third layer of lasagna sheets, remaining creme fraiche mixture and shredded mozzarella.
Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake another 10 or so minutes, until top is crispy and melty. Cool 5 to 10 minutes in the pan before slicing and serving.