Description
Indulgent shrimp scampi lasagna merges classic Italian comfort with coastal seafood elegance. Layers of succulent shrimp, garlic-infused sauce, and tender pasta create a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
- 9 lasagna noodles
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Liquid Components:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Introduce minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, releasing its fragrant essence.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they transform into a vibrant pink color, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Ensure even cooking and avoid overcrowding.
- Incorporate chicken broth, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper into the shrimp mixture. Allow to simmer for one minute, then transfer to a separate dish.
- Create the white sauce by melting butter in a clean pan over medium heat. Sprinkle flour and whisk continuously for one minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually stream milk into the butter-flour mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Blend Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper into the white sauce until smooth and velvety.
- Combine ricotta cheese and egg in a bowl, mixing until achieving a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Prepare the baking dish by spreading a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Construct the first lasagna layer: place cooked noodles, spread half the ricotta mixture, and distribute half the shrimp scampi.
- Repeat the layering process: add white sauce, noodles, remaining ricotta, and remaining shrimp scampi.
- Crown the lasagna with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese for a golden, crispy top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden brown with bubbling edges.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the lasagna to set and making slicing easier.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, slice, and serve the aromatic, seafood-infused lasagna.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are deveined and patted dry before cooking to prevent excess moisture and achieve perfect searing.
- Substitute gluten-free lasagna noodles and flour for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste.
- Use frozen shrimp if fresh is unavailable, but thaw completely and drain excess water before cooking.
- For a lighter version, replace whole milk with low-fat milk and reduce butter quantity by half.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg