Garlic Butter Shrimp Lasagna Rolls

If you like shrimp and lasagna but also enjoy confusing your oven and your neighbors, meet Garlic Butter Shrimp Lasagna Rolls — the culinary mullet: fancy up front, lazy in the back. It’s basically shrimp snuggled in cheesy lasagna noodles with a buttery, garlicky attitude. Special because it behaves like comfort food and a dinner-party flex at the same time. Make it when you want to impress strangers or excuse yourself from doing dishes because, yes, you’ll have more than one pan to blame.

Once, I decided to make this for a “date night” at home. Husband tried to help by flamboyantly flipping a shrimp into the air like a professional—he landed it in my glass of wine. Kids applauded because grape juice + shrimp looks like modern art. I laughed, took a picture, and then quietly blamed the drywall for the stain. Moral: cooking with family equals chaos, but the lasagna rolls forgive everything. Also, I learned that no number of towels can save an expensive vintage blouse from pesto incidents.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use frozen, thawed shrimp to skip the “clean and devein” hour. I judge myself, but not you.
– Buy no-boil lasagna noodles if you want fewer pots and a little culinary hubris. They can be temperamental but worth it.
– Pre-grate cheese in a big bowl — you’ll only cry once when the bag dribbles everywhere.
– Make the filling ahead and roll everything the night before. Bake from chilled; it’s like magic for tired humans.
– Cook the garlic gently in butter instead of mincing it finely. Your fingers can be lazy; the flavor won’t notice.

Serving Ideas

– Serve with a glass of dry white wine (or a large tumbler of “I survived dinner with kids” wine).
– Light salad with lemon vinaigrette to pretend you’re balanced and responsible.
– Garlic bread if you plan to win hearts or soak up sauce like a champ.
– If the kids were feral that day, serve with ice cream immediately after and call it “progress.”
– Keep it simple: plates, a napkin, and a smug grin. No, you don’t have to make a souffle.

What to Serve It With

– A crisp green salad (arugula or romaine), tossed with lemon and olive oil.
– Roasted asparagus or green beans — quick, seasonal, and they won’t steal the spotlight.
– Garlic knots or a crusty baguette for sopping up the buttery sauce.
– A bright, citrusy cocktail or plain sparkling water for the designated driver/one who needs hydration.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Tip: Don’t overcook the shrimp in the pan before rolling. They’ll keep cooking in the oven and become rubber if you’re not careful.
– Warning: Overfill the noodles and you’ll have a beautiful saucy catastrophe. Keep the filling confident but not gluttonous.
– If the top browns too fast, tent with foil — I learned this after pretending charred cheese was “extra flavor.”
– Use room-temperature cream cheese or ricotta so the filling isn’t a temperature shock. Nobody likes cold pockets of dairy surprise.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. For longer life, freeze single portions in airtight containers and reheat covered in the oven at 350°F until heated through — microwave if you’re morally exhausted but hungry.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts. Want it lighter? Use low-fat ricotta and skip extra butter (I’ll pretend I didn’t say that). Vegetarian? Swap shrimp for sautéed mushrooms or roasted cauliflower florets. Want a spicy kick? Toss in red pepper flakes or a little sriracha to the garlic butter.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Lasagna Rolls

A delicious twist on traditional lasagna with tender shrimp and a flavorful garlic butter sauce.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 9 oz lasagna noodles Use pre-cooked for easier assembly.
• ▢ 1.5 lb shrimp Large shrimp, peeled and deveined.
• ▢ 4 tbsp butter Unsalted for better control of saltiness.
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic Minced for stronger flavor.
• ▢ 1 cup ricotta cheese "Great for creamy texture."
• ▢ 1 cup mozzarella cheese Shredded, plus extra for topping.
• ▢ 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
• ▢ 1 tsp dried oregano For an aromatic touch.
• ▢ 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper Freshly ground preferred.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
• In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
• Spread a layer of the shrimp mixture onto each noodle and top with the cheese mixture. Roll up the noodles tightly.
• Place the rolls into a baking dish and pour the remaining garlic butter sauce over the top.
• Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the rolls.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

Try serving with a fresh salad and garlic bread for a complete meal!