Description

Indulge in this luxurious shrimp lasagna featuring succulent shrimp layered between silky white béchamel sauce, creamy ricotta, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting dinner, this dish combines the elegance of seafood with the heartiness of traditional lasagna.

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
9 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15 oz) carton part-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and chopped parsley. Mix until well blended.
Spread a thin layer of white sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread a portion of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of shrimp. Top with a portion of the white sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of noodles topped with white sauce and remaining cheeses.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating sautéed mushrooms or spinach between the layers.

Ensure the shrimp are evenly distributed for consistent taste in every bite.

This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated overnight; bake as directed before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American