Description
Garlic butter shrimp scampi lasagna blends Italian and seafood traditions in one irresistible dish. Layers of tender pasta, succulent shrimp, and rich garlic-herb sauce promise a memorable dining experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (450 g) shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails off)
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (separated)
Dairy and Sauce Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 2 ½ cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional, for ultra-creamy texture)
- 3 tablespoons flour
Herbs, Seasonings, and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ cup white wine (or chicken broth for non-alcoholic version)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (divided)
- 12 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet and warm it to medium temperature, allowing 2 tablespoons of butter to melt and spread evenly across the cooking surface.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and red pepper flakes into the melted butter, stirring gently to release their aromatic essence. Allow the ingredients to dance and sizzle for approximately half a minute until a fragrant bouquet emerges.
- Introduce succulent shrimp to the skillet, seasoning generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the seafood transforms to a delicate pink hue and maintains a tender texture.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring in crisp white wine and bright lemon juice, using the liquid to lift and incorporate the flavorful browned bits from the skillet’s bottom. Let the mixture simmer and reduce for roughly 2 minutes, concentrating the complex flavors.
- Carefully extract the perfectly cooked shrimp from the skillet, transferring them to a separate plate. Preserve the aromatic pan liquid for future use in the recipe, as it contains concentrated flavors essential to the dish’s depth.
Notes
- Embrace flexibility by swapping regular lasagna noodles with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
- Create a lighter version by using less butter and incorporating olive oil to reduce saturated fat content.
- Maximize flavor potential by marinating shrimp in garlic, lemon, and herbs for 15-30 minutes before cooking to enhance taste depth.
- Elevate presentation and texture by gently patting shrimp dry before sautéing to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior without excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg