Cajun Shrimp Lasagna 🌶️🦐🧀 Spicy Shrimp, Creamy Cheese, and Bold Cajun White Sauce Baked Into a Golden, Comfort-Packed Lasagna

This isn’t a quiet lasagna. It’s fiery, creamy, and layered with seared Cajun shrimp, smoky garlic béchamel, and a punchy ricotta blend between soft pasta and bubbling cheese. Think shrimp Alfredo meets jambalaya — all baked into one indulgent southern-style dish.

Perfect for dinner parties, game day, or any night you want comfort food with serious kick.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

Cajun Shrimp Filling

• 1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus extra for topping)
• Juice of ½ lemon

Ricotta Layer

• 1½ cups whole milk ricotta
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cajun White Sauce (Smoky Béchamel)

• 4 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups warm whole milk
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½–1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt, pepper, and optional pinch of cayenne

Lasagna Build

• 9–12 no-boil or cooked lasagna noodles
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• Extra Parmesan and Cajun seasoning for topping
• Optional: fresh herbs or sliced scallions to finish

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Shrimp

In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high. Add shrimp, garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Sauté 2–3 minutes until just pink and opaque. Squeeze in lemon juice. Remove from heat. Roughly chop half the shrimp for layering.

Step 2: Mix Ricotta Layer

In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley or green onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.

Step 3: Make the Cajun Béchamel

Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in warm milk and simmer until thickened (5–7 minutes). Stir in Parmesan, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Adjust heat with cayenne if desired.

Step 4: Assemble the Lasagna

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of Cajun béchamel in a 9×13″ dish. Layer noodles, half the ricotta, half the shrimp, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat. Finish with noodles, sauce, mozzarella, extra shrimp, Parmesan, and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning.

Step 5: Bake

Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15–20 more until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 6: Serve

Garnish with chopped parsley or scallions. Serve hot with garlic bread or a crisp salad.

Flavor Variations

• Add sliced andouille sausage for smoky depth
• Stir chopped roasted red peppers or corn into the ricotta
• Mix crab into the shrimp layer for a seafood blend
• Use pepper jack cheese for even more spice
• Add spinach or sautéed kale for a green boost

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook the shrimp — just sear them quick, they’ll finish in the oven
• Smoked paprika deepens flavor without making it too hot
• Let the lasagna rest before slicing so layers hold
• Bake on a tray to catch bubbling sauce
• For extra char, broil the top for 2–3 minutes at the end

Final Thoughts

Cajun Shrimp Lasagna is creamy, spicy, and unapologetically bold — a mashup of southern heat and Italian comfort that’s impossible to stop eating. Whether you keep it classic or amp it up with sausage or crab, it’s a certified crowd favorite.

Sear it hot. Layer it high. Serve it with swagger. 🌶️🦐🧀🔥

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