Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Lasagna is an elegant seafood twist on the classic comfort food. Layers of buttery garlic shrimp, creamy béchamel sauce, and melty mozzarella create a rich, flavorful dish that’s perfect for dinner parties or indulgent weekends.
Ingredients
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For the Lasagna:
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9 sheets pre-cooked lasagna noodles
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500 grams peeled and deveined shrimp
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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100 grams butter
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200 grams grated mozzarella cheese
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100 grams grated parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Sauce:
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50 grams butter
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3 tablespoons flour
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750 milliliters milk
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200 milliliters fresh cream
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A pinch of ground nutmeg
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
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Make the Creamy Sauce:
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In a saucepan, melt 50g of butter over medium heat.
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Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes to form a light roux.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
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Stir in fresh cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp:
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In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add shrimp, 100g butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
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Stir in chopped parsley and remove from heat.
Assemble the Lasagna:
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Spread a thin layer of the creamy sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
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Add 3 lasagna sheets, a portion of the shrimp, some mozzarella, and another layer of sauce.
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Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce on top.
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Sprinkle grated parmesan over the final layer.
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
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Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
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Notes
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You can use fresh or frozen shrimp; just make sure they are fully thawed and patted dry.
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For extra richness, stir in a splash of white wine with the shrimp during cooking.
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Not a fan of lasagna sheets? Try layering with
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- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired / Seafood Fusion