Cheesy Shrimp Alfredo Lasagna 🦐🧄🧀 Buttery Garlic Shrimp, Creamy Alfredo, and Layers of Melty Cheese in a Comfort-Loaded Pasta Bake

This dish is a love letter to lasagna and shrimp Alfredo at once — tender noodles layered with seared shrimp, creamy ricotta, garlicky white sauce, and a golden crust of mozzarella and Parmesan. It’s decadent, crowd-pleasing, and hits every comfort-food craving in one forkful.

Perfect for cozy weekends, potlucks, or anytime you want a creamy baked seafood dish that feels like a hug.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the shrimp

• 1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes or Cajun seasoning

For the Alfredo sauce

• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1½ cups grated Parmesan
• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg
• Optional: ½ cup white wine for depth

Cheese & noodle layers

• 1½ cups whole milk ricotta
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil
• 9–12 no-boil or cooked lasagna noodles
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• Extra Parmesan and herbs for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Shrimp

Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper (and chili flakes if using), and sear 1–2 minutes per side until just cooked. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds. Remove from heat and chop half of them into bite-size pieces. Reserve whole ones for layering or topping.

Step 2: Make the Alfredo

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium. Sauté garlic 1–2 minutes. Add cream, bring to a simmer, and reduce slightly. Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer until smooth and thick enough to coat a spoon. Optional: stir in wine and simmer 2–3 more minutes.

Step 3: Mix Ricotta Layer

In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and herbs. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 4: Assemble the Lasagna

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9×13″ dish, spread a thin layer of Alfredo. Add noodles, ricotta mixture, chopped shrimp, Alfredo, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and mozzarella + Parmesan on top. Nestle in reserved whole shrimp.

Step 5: Bake

Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 6: Serve

Top with fresh herbs or parsley. Serve hot with garlic bread or a green salad.

Flavor Variations

• Add sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for color
• Use Cajun or blackened shrimp for a spicy twist
• Add crab or scallops for a mixed seafood version
• Swap in Alfredo with lemon zest and basil for brightness
• Layer in roasted mushrooms or caramelized onions for depth

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook shrimp in step 1 — they’ll bake again
• Use good Parmesan — it makes the sauce
• Let the lasagna rest to slice clean layers
• Broil the top for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra golden cheese
• Bake on a foil-lined tray in case of bubbling over

Final Thoughts

Cheesy Shrimp Alfredo Lasagna is rich, creamy, and unapologetically indulgent — the kind of baked dish that gets scraped clean every time. It’s shrimp Alfredo turned up to eleven, with layers of cheese and comfort.

Sear it. Layer it. Bake until golden. 🦐🧄🧀🔥

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