Description
A delicious twist on traditional lasagna featuring garlic butter shrimp and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook the Shrimp – Heat 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, then stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Make the Cream Sauce – In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter, then whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture – In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, parsley, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Assemble the Lasagna – Spread a thin layer of cream sauce at the bottom of the baking dish. Add a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by ricotta mixture, shrimp, mozzarella, and more sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with a generous topping of mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake – Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let It Rest – Allow the lasagna to sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked but not overdone, as they will cook further during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg