Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves (12g) garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) red pepper flakes
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (710ml) seafood stock
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp (8g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3 cups (340g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced

Instructions:

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp in a single layer; sear for about 1-2 minutes per side until they turn opaque and pink.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes for the final 30 seconds until the garlic smells nutty and fragrant.
  4. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter.
  6. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
  7. Slowly pour in the seafood stock, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens to a velvety consistency.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, zest, Parmesan, and parsley.