Name: Seafood and Cheese Casserole
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 pound dungeness crab meat; 1 pound cooked shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Zest of 1 lemon

Ingredients:

- 1 pound dungeness crab meat
- 1 pound cooked shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the dungeness crab meat and shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, chopped basil, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix well.

5. Grease a casserole dish with olive oil. Spread half of the cheese mixture on the bottom of the dish.

6. Spoon the seafood mixture over the cheese layer.

7. Top with the remaining cheese mixture, spreading it evenly.

8. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

10. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

11. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges, if desired.

Special Tips or Variations:

- You can customize this casserole by adding other seafood like lobster or scallops.

- Serve the casserole with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

- Make sure to use high-quality cheeses for the best flavor.

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