Description
This shrimp scampi lasagna blends garlicky butter shrimp with creamy cheese layers and lemon zest. It’s the perfect coastal twist on an Italian classic.
Ingredients
12 lasagna noodles, cooked or no-boil
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
3. Add shrimp, cook until pink, then remove from pan.
4. Deglaze pan with wine and lemon juice, reduce slightly.
5. In a bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, egg, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
6. Layer baking dish: sauce, noodles, cheese mix, shrimp, mozzarella.
7. Repeat layers. Finish with mozzarella and Parmesan.
8. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, then cover and bake another 15 minutes.
9. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp if possible for best flavor.
No-boil noodles make layering quicker and simpler.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg