Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna
Ingredients:
For the Shrimp Scampi:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
tsp red pepper flakes optional
cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tbsp lemon juice
tsp salt
tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Lasagna:
9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 tsp Italian seasoning
cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
For the White Sauce:
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
cup heavy cream
cup grated Parmesan cheese
tsp salt
tsp black pepper
tsp nutmeg optional
Directions:
Prepare the Shrimp Scampi: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
Stir in shrimp, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink.
Add white wine or broth and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in fresh parsley. Set aside.
Prepare the White Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream, cooking until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
Prepare Ricotta Mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
Assemble the Lasagna:
Preheat oven to 375F 190C.
Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Place a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by ricotta mixture, shrimp scampi, white sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serve: Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Kcal: 540 kcal Servings: 6 servings
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