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