Description
Creamy shrimp lasagna weaves Italian culinary magic into a seafood-inspired comfort dish. Layers of tender shrimp, rich béchamel, and melted cheese create a luxurious meal you’ll savor with pure Mediterranean delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 g (1 lb) prawns
- 12 sheets lasagna pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Sauce and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace and gather all necessary utensils for a smooth cooking process.
- Boil lasagna sheets in salted water until perfectly al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Carefully drain and set aside on a clean kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
- Quickly sear shrimp in a hot skillet with a blend of butter and olive oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink color. Transfer the succulent seafood to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, create a flavor base by softening finely chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and aromatic.
- Pour heavy cream and milk into the skillet, allowing the mixture to simmer gently. Whisk continuously until the sauce thickens and develops a silky consistency.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese into the white sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts completely, creating a rich and creamy texture.
- Construct the lasagna by spreading a thin layer of white sauce across the bottom of a ceramic baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer lasagna sheets methodically, alternating with a generous distribution of cooked shrimp, dollops of ricotta cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Repeat layering process, ensuring each section is evenly covered with sauce and ingredients.
- Complete the final layer with a lavish coating of white sauce and a blanket of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Slide the assembled lasagna into a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for 25-30 minutes until the surface turns golden and develops a tempting bubbling texture.
- Remove from oven and let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes, allowing the layers to settle and flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve warm, revealing the delectable layers of seafood and cheese.
Notes
- Always choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the most delicate and sweet flavor that elevates the entire lasagna.
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure perfect caramelization and prevent excess moisture in the lasagna layers.
- Use no-boil lasagna sheets to simplify preparation and reduce overall cooking time without compromising texture.
- Customize the dish by substituting shrimp with crab meat or white fish for a different seafood variation that maintains the creamy, rich profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg