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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna

A seafood twist on classic lasagna — succulent shrimp in a garlic butter cream sauce, layered with cheese and pasta.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
Servings 6 people
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet / frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • 9×13″ baking dish (or equivalent)
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Shrimp & Sauce

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Cream / White Sauce

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

Lasagna & Filling

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • In a skillet, heat butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (1–2 minutes). Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • In the same skillet, melt butter for sauce, whisk in flour to form a roux, then gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Stir into the sauce the white wine (or broth), lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Return shrimp to the sauce. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta with a portion of mozzarella (and optionally Parmesan). Season lightly. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Assemble the lasagna: spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Place a layer of noodles, then ricotta mixture, shrimp & sauce, and repeat layers, finishing with noodles topped with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest ~5–10 minutes before slicing. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Notes

You can vary the amount of shrimp or use pre-cooked shrimp (but add at the end to avoid overcooking). Add herbs like parsley for garnish. If sauce thickens too much, thin with a splash of milk or broth.
Keyword Garlic Butter, Lasagna, scampi, Seafood, Shrimp