Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna

Ingredients

For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:

• 1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• ½ cup butter

• 8 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Scampi Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1½ cups heavy cream

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 4 cups milk

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

For Assembly:

• 9 no-boil lasagna noodles

• 2 cups ricotta cheese

• 1 egg, beaten

• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• Extra Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)

2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute

3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side

4. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Remove shrimp and set aside

5. For the white sauce, add olive oil to the same skillet. Stir in flour and cook briefly

6. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and milk, simmering until thickened

7. Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and set aside

8. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with beaten egg until smooth

9. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the creamy sauce

10. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, followed by half the ricotta mixture, half the shrimp, one-third of the sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese

11. Repeat layering with 3 more noodles, remaining ricotta, remaining shrimp, more sauce, and another cup of mozzarella

12. Top with final 3 noodles, remaining sauce, and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese

13. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes

14. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly

15. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving

This elegant lasagna serves 6-8 people and combines the classic flavors of shrimp scampi with creamy, cheesy lasagna layers