Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this decadent Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna. Layers of tender shrimp, velvety sauce, and cheesy goodness make this Italian-inspired dish a standout on any dining table.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
9 lasagna noodles
Shrimp:
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional), nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet. Add shrimp, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp.
- Make Sauce: Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add garlic, then flour. Slowly pour in milk and cream. Simmer until thickened. Stir in cheeses and seasoning.
- Assemble Lasagna: Layer sauce, noodles, shrimp, and repeat, ending with sauce and mozzarella. Bake covered, then uncovered until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed spinach or mushrooms between the layers.
- You can use pre-cooked shrimp to save time, just adjust sauté time.
- Pairs well with garlic bread and a green salad.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
