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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna

A decadent fusion of classic shrimp scampi and creamy white lasagna, layered with garlic butter sauce, succulent shrimp, and melted cheeses.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American, Seafood
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Layer
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails off
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for searing
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio or similar
White Sauce & Cheese
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk warmed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked or no-boil

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Sauté garlic and shrimp in 2 tbsp butter for 2 mins; remove shrimp and deglaze pan with wine, then reserve liquid.
  2. In the same pan, melt 4 tbsp butter, whisk in flour for 2 mins, then gradually whisk in milk and cream until thickened.
  3. Stir in the reserved wine-garlic liquid, lemon juice, and half the Parmesan to the white sauce.
  4. Mix ricotta with one egg and fresh parsley in a separate bowl.
  5. Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, shrimp, and mozzarella in a 9x13 dish, repeating until full.
  6. Top with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and a few shrimp.
  7. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 mins; uncover and bake 15 more mins until golden.
  8. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest for extra brightness. Ensure no-boil noodles are fully submerged in sauce.