Description
This Shrimp Scampi Lasagna combines succulent shrimp in a garlic butter sauce with creamy ricotta and a rich white sauce, all layered between tender lasagna noodles. It’s a delightful twist on traditional lasagna that’s sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp Scampi:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the White Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Shrimp Scampi:
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the White Sauce:
- In a separate pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture:
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the egg until smooth.
- Assemble the Lasagna:
- Spread a thin layer of white sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer 4 cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Add half of the shrimp scampi over the ricotta.
- Repeat the layers: white sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and shrimp scampi.
- Finish with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the lasagna is golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the lasagna cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the shrimp scampi.
- Pair with a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes