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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna is a luxurious fusion of Italian comfort food and seafood elegance. This dish layers tender lasagna noodles with succulent shrimp cooked in garlicky butter sauce, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, finished with bright lemon and fresh parsley for a vibrant, mouthwatering meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Shrimp Scampi Sauce

  • 1 lb fresh peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 6–8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cheese Mixture

  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Lasagna Assembly

  • 9–12 no-boil or boiled lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Additional 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon zest for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shrimp Scampi Sauce: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque. Deglaze the pan with white wine if using, then finish with lemon juice and zest. Set aside.
  2. Mix the Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
  3. Assemble the Lasagna Layers: Spread a thin layer of the garlic butter sauce in the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking. Layer lasagna noodles, then spread a scoop of the ricotta mixture, followed by shrimp and garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Cover the baking dish loosely with foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  5. Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes after baking to set the layers. Garnish with fresh parsley and optional lemon zest before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender; remove from heat as soon as they turn pink.
  • Layer cheese and shrimp evenly to ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
  • Add lemon zest at the end to preserve its bright aroma.
  • Allow the lasagna to rest before cutting for clean slices.
  • You can substitute shrimp with scallops, crab meat, or cooked chicken as alternatives.
  • Use no-boil noodles for convenience or boil noodles for firmer texture.
  • To add spice, mix in crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze assembled (unbaked) lasagna for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat leftovers in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, covered loosely with foil.

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