Description
Garlic butter shrimp scampi lasagna blends Italian and seafood traditions into a mouthwatering culinary masterpiece. Layers of creamy cheese, succulent shrimp, and rich garlic butter sauce create an irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups (454 grams) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 cup (14 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base and Liquids:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) all-purpose flour
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Prepare oven at 375F (190C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Heat butter in skillet over medium flame, sautéing minced garlic until aromatic and golden.
- Introduce shrimp to skillet, cooking until they transform into vibrant pink hues, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Enhance shrimp with chicken broth, zesty lemon juice, fresh parsley, seasoning, and allow to simmer for one minute before removing from heat.
- Create creamy white sauce by melting butter and incorporating flour, whisking continuously for one minute to develop rich flavor base.
- Gradually introduce milk, stirring consistently until sauce thickens and reaches smooth consistency, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Integrate Parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper into sauce, mixing until uniformly blended.
- Combine ricotta cheese with egg, beating until achieving silky, homogeneous texture.
- Spread thin layer of white sauce across bottom of 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Arrange lasagna noodles in single layer over sauce foundation.
- Distribute half of ricotta mixture evenly across noodle surface.
- Scatter generous portion of shrimp scampi over ricotta layer.
- Repeat layering process: white sauce, noodles, remaining ricotta, and shrimp scampi.
- Crown lasagna with abundant mozzarella cheese layer.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling with appetizing appearance.
- Allow lasagna to rest briefly before slicing, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Experiment with shrimp size and type for varied texture, choosing smaller or larger shrimp based on personal preference.
- Replace traditional lasagna noodles with zucchini strips for a low-carb, gluten-free alternative that adds extra nutrition.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting milk quantity, ensuring a creamy yet not overly runny consistency for perfect layering.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick that complements the garlic and lemon flavors without overwhelming the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 457 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg