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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna

A luxurious fusion of two Italian classics. Tender pasta layered with plump shrimp, a rich garlic butter cream sauce, and three types of cheese, baked until golden and bubbly.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American, Seafood
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Shrimp
  • 12 lasagna noodles boiled to al dente
  • 1.5 lbs large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Cream Sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth or seafood broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Cheese Layers
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and lay flat.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear shrimp for 1 minute per side until just slightly pink. Remove and set aside. (Optional: chop 2/3 of the shrimp).
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add white wine and reduce by half. Stir in broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently.
  4. Stir Parmesan cheese and lemon juice into the sauce until smooth. Remove from heat.
  5. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, 1 cup of mozzarella, and parsley.
  6. Assemble: Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 9x13 dish. Layer noodles, 1/2 of ricotta mix, 1/2 of chopped shrimp, sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat layers once.
  7. Top with a final layer of noodles, the remaining sauce, the whole reserved shrimp, and the remaining mozzarella.
  8. Cover tightly with greased foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-15 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing to allow layers to set. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Do not fully cook the shrimp during the searing step, as they will continue to cook in the oven and you want to avoid rubbery seafood.