Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna is a luxurious fusion dish that combines the rich, garlicky flavors of shrimp scampi with creamy, cheesy lasagna. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

For the Shrimp Scampi:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Lasagna:

  • 12 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package directions)
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

  1. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp, and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Pour in white wine and lemon juice, and let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
  4. Reduce the sauce by letting it simmer until it thickens slightly, then stir in chopped parsley. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Cheese Mixture

  1. In a large bowl, mix the ricotta, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Cream Sauce

  1. In the same skillet you used for the shrimp scampi sauce, melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add more garlic if desired, and cook until fragrant.
  2. Pour in heavy cream, milk, and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Let it simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  3. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and a bit more lemon juice if needed.

Step 4: Assemble the Lasagna

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of the garlic cream sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by some of the ricotta cheese mixture.
  4. Add a layer of the shrimp, spooning some of the scampi sauce over them.
  5. Repeat the layers: noodles, ricotta mixture, shrimp, and scampi sauce until all ingredients are used up. Finish with a final layer of noodles.
  6. Top the lasagna with the remaining cream sauce, then sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Step 5: Bake the Lasagna

  1. Cover the lasagna with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 6: Serve

  • Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with more fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

Tips:

  • You can add spinach or mushrooms to the layers for more vegetables.
  • If you prefer, replace the ricotta with cottage cheese for a lighter option.

This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna is indulgent, creamy, and loaded with garlicky shrimp goodness! Enjoy!

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