Description
A creamy and indulgent seafood twist on lasagna, this Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna layers juicy shrimp, garlic butter sauce, pasta, and melty cheese for a decadent and satisfying bake without the wine.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
- Chop half of the cooked shrimp into small pieces for layering, reserving the rest for the top.
- In a baking dish, layer a thin layer of sauce, then noodles, more sauce, chopped shrimp, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and mozzarella.
- Place whole shrimp on top and sprinkle with parsley.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, add ricotta cheese between the layers.
- Mix in sautéed spinach or mushrooms for added depth.
- Fontina and provolone can be used instead of mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure sauce is thickened to avoid watery lasagna.
- Let lasagna rest before slicing for better structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
