Description
Garlic butter shrimp scampi lasagna merges coastal Italian flavors with classic comfort food, creating a luxurious pasta experience. Creamy layers of shrimp, garlic, and herbs promise a delightful culinary journey you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ricotta cheese
Seafood and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) white wine (optional)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare lasagna noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside at room temperature.
- Sauté shrimp in olive oil over medium heat until they turn pink and are fully cooked, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until aromatic for about 1 minute.
- Create the sauce by incorporating red pepper flakes, white wine, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture slightly thickens.
- Remove sauce from heat and blend in Parmesan cheese until smooth and fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of garlic butter sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Construct first layer by placing lasagna noodles over the sauce, then evenly distribute one-third of the shrimp, ricotta, mozzarella, and garlic butter sauce.
- Repeat layering process two more times, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese becomes golden and bubbling.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Choose quick-cooking shrimp to prevent overcooking and maintain tender texture during the baking process.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version of the dish without sacrificing richness.
- Toast red pepper flakes briefly in the butter before adding other ingredients to enhance their smoky, spicy flavor profile.
- Select high-quality Parmesan cheese and freshly grate it for maximum melting and flavor integration in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg