Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna, a decadent twist on traditional lasagna with succulent shrimp, creamy sauce, and zesty garlic butter. Layers of tender noodles, savory shrimp, and rich cheeses create a dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Lasagna Noodles:
Garlic Butter Shrimp:
Creamy Sauce:
Instructions
- Cook Lasagna Noodles: Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Shrimp: Cook garlic, red pepper flakes, and shrimp in butter and olive oil until shrimp are pink. Set aside.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Create a roux with butter and flour, then add milk and cream. Simmer, then stir in Parmesan and parsley.
- Assemble: Layer noodles, sauce, shrimp, and cheeses in a baking dish. Repeat layers and bake until golden.
- Serve: Let rest before slicing, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance with spinach or mushrooms.
- Consider chopping shrimp for easier layering.
- Pair with a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
