Description
A delicious and creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna that combines the flavors of shrimp scampi with classic lasagna.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the cooked shrimp back into the sauce and mix well.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the shrimp scampi sauce on the bottom. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Add half of the shrimp mixture and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers with another 3 noodles, the remaining shrimp mixture, and half of the remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with the final 2 noodles and the rest of the shrimp scampi sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk or a dairy-free alternative.
- Add sautéed spinach or zucchini between the layers for extra veggies and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg