Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, succulent shrimp, creamy ricotta, and a decadent garlic butter sauce, all baked to perfection. This dish is a delightful fusion of seafood scampi and classic lasagna, sure to impress your family and guests.
Ingredients
Main Components:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional Flavorings:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the noodles: Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sear the shrimp: Sauté shrimp in butter and olive oil until pink, then set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic, deglaze with wine, add cream, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Combine ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
- Assemble: Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, shrimp, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers and bake covered, then uncovered until golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the lasagna rest before garnishing with parsley and serving.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate shrimp before cooking.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp if preferred, adding at the end to prevent overcooking.
