Shrimp and Pistachio Lasagna

First of all, I’ll list the ingredients needed to prepare delicious shrimp and pistachio lasagna, a dish that combines sea flavors with a touch of typically Italian originality.

Ingredients

• 250 g lasagna pasta (fresh or dry that requires pre-cooking)
• 400 g cleaned shrimp
• 200 g unsalted pistachios
• 200 ml cooking cream
• 100 ml dry white wine
• 1 garlic clove
• Parsley to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by shelling the shrimp, if you haven’t already, and set aside the heads and shells to make a stock, if desired.

2. Finely chop the pistachios. You can leave a few whole to garnish the dish before serving.

3. In a pan, sauté a garlic clove with extra virgin olive oil, then add the shrimp. Let it cook for a minute, then deglaze with the white wine. Allow it to evaporate.

4. Add the cooking cream and half of the chopped pistachios. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes until you get a creamy sauce. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

5. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna sheets if using dry ones that require pre-cooking. If using fresh pasta, you can skip this step. Drain the lasagna sheets and lay them on a clean cloth to dry.

6. Take a baking dish, lightly grease it with extra virgin olive oil, and start assembling the lasagna by alternating layers of pasta, shrimp and pistachio sauce, and a sprinkle of Parmesan if using.

7. Finish with a layer of sauce and a handful of chopped or whole pistachios.

8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 20 minutes or until the surface of the lasagna is golden and crispy.

Trivia

Lasagna is a very versatile dish in Italian cuisine and can be given a seafood twist as in this recipe. Pistachios add a crunchy note and a unique flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the shrimp.

Enjoy your meal and happy cooking creativity!