Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna Recipe
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna combines the rich flavors of garlic butter shrimp with creamy ricotta and melty mozzarella layered between tender lasagna noodles. A luscious garlic cream sauce with parmesan and a hint of lemon zest brings a bright, decadent touch to this elegant yet comforting seafood pasta bake, perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Noodles
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 9 lasagna noodles, oven-ready or cooked
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Cream Sauce
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest or 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter Shrimp: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned to develop flavor.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Make Garlic Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, add more butter if needed, and sauté additional garlic briefly. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Reduce the heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce. If using, add lemon zest or lemon juice to brighten the sauce.
- Mix Ricotta Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with chopped parsley, a pinch of salt and pepper, and a spoonful of the creamy garlic sauce to incorporate flavor and moisture evenly.
- Assemble Lasagna: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spoon a small amount of the cream sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking. Layer the ingredients starting with noodles, then spread a portion of the ricotta mixture, followed by cooked shrimp, more sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of mozzarella and parmesan on top for a golden crust.
- Bake Lasagna: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes to heat through and meld flavors. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers set for easier serving and enhances flavor melding.
Notes
- Use oven-ready lasagna noodles to save preparation time, or cook noodles according to package instructions if using traditional ones.
- For a zestier flavor, fresh lemon juice is recommended over zest, but both provide a nice citrus balance.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings, just increase the baking time slightly and use a larger baking dish.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the noodles for gluten-free lasagna sheets.
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Lasagna, Seafood Pasta Bake, Garlic Cream Sauce, Italian, Dinner Recipe
