Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy layers of Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna, a seafood-inspired twist on a classic favorite. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a garlicky butter sauce and layered between tender lasagna noodles, a cheesy ricotta mixture, and a velvety white sauce. Topped with golden, bubbling mozzarella and Parmesan, this dish is both comforting and elegant. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, this lasagna is sure to impress with its bold flavors and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Shrimp Scampi Filling:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Ricotta Mixture:
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried basil)
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
White Sauce:
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups whole milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional Ingredients:
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp Scampi Filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in red pepper flakes and shrimp, cooking until shrimp turn pink. Pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
- Make the Ricotta Mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Prepare the White Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking continuously. Stir in salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Once thickened, remove from heat and mix in shredded mozzarella.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of white sauce in a greased baking dish. Layer three lasagna noodles, half the ricotta mixture, shrimp scampi, and white sauce. Repeat layers and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley.