Shrimp Dumpling Lasagna (Printable View)
Asian-Italian fusion featuring layered shrimp, cheese, and vegetables between delicate wrappers for a unique main course.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
→ Dumpling Wrappers
02 - 24 square dumpling wrappers (4 inches each)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small carrot, grated
06 - 1 cup napa cabbage, finely shredded
07 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tbsp ginger, finely grated
→ Sauces & Seasonings
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
11 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp white pepper
→ Cheese & Dairy
15 - 14 oz ricotta cheese
16 - 5 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
17 - 1.7 oz parmesan cheese, grated
18 - 1 large egg
→ For Baking
19 - 2 cups light chicken or vegetable broth
20 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and carrot for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
03 - Add chopped shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until just pink. Stir in napa cabbage, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and white pepper. Sauté another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half the mozzarella, half the parmesan, and scallions. Mix until smooth.
05 - Lay 8 dumpling wrappers across the bottom of the baking dish, slightly overlapping if necessary. Spread half the shrimp mixture evenly over the wrappers. Top with half the ricotta mixture.
06 - Repeat layers with another 8 wrappers, remaining shrimp, remaining ricotta. Finish with final 8 wrappers.
07 - Pour broth evenly over the layers. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top.
08 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake another 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.
10 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dumpling wrappers become perfectly tender sheets that hold everything together while keeping their signature chew
- You get the comfort of lasagna with the bright fresh flavors of Asian dumplings in every bite
02 -
- Do not skip the resting period or your layers will slide apart when you try to serve it
- The dumpling wrappers should overlap slightly to prevent the broth from seeping through too quickly
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- Work quickly when placing wrappers so they do not dry out and become brittle
- Let the filling cool slightly before layering or the wrappers will tear and the texture will suffer