Shrimp Dumpling Lasagna (Printable)

Tender shrimp and vegetables layered with ricotta between dumpling wrappers

# Ingredient List:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped

→ Dumpling Wrappers

02 - 24 square dumpling wrappers (about 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 Make:

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: 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The dumpling wrappers become tender pasta sheets that absorb all the savory flavors while holding their shape beautifully
  • It combines the comfort of Italian lasagna with the bright, fresh flavors of Asian dumpling filling in a way that feels completely natural
02 -
  • The broth is absolutely essential because it steams the dumpling wrappers into tender pasta like sheets
  • Letting the dish rest before cutting is crucial or the layers will slide apart when you serve it
03 -
  • Wonton wrappers make an excellent substitute if you cannot find square dumpling wrappers at your market
  • Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in the microwave, though the texture is best when reheated in the oven at 180°C for about 15 minutes

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