Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of garlic butter shrimp scampi layered between lasagna noodles and creamy cheeses, creating a decadent twist on a classic Italian dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Lasagna Layers:
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook Garlic and Shrimp: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add shrimp, red pepper flakes, and cook until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, combine cream, broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble Lasagna: Layer noodles, shrimp, sauce, and cheeses in a baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake until bubbly. Uncover, broil for a golden crust. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to add veggies like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg