Shrimp Lasagna with White Sauce and Cheese
Shrimp Lasagna with White Sauce and Cheese is a decadent dish that layers tender shrimp, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella in a luscious white sauce. Perfect for both special occasions and cozy weeknight dinners, this delightful recipe promises to create warm memories around the dinner table. Impress friends and family alike with this comforting yet elegant meal that showcases rich flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather all ingredients.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp; cook until pink (3-4 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently. Whisk in Parmesan until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- In a baking dish, spread some white sauce at the bottom. Layer with noodles, dollops of ricotta, cooked shrimp, mozzarella, and more sauce. Repeat layers twice more.
- Cover with foil (shiny side down) and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Fresh shrimp enhances flavor; avoid using frozen to reduce excess moisture. Customize by adding spinach or switching shrimp for crab for a different twist.