Shrimp Dumpling Lasagna (Printable version)
Layers of seasoned shrimp and vegetables between dumpling wrappers with melted cheeses, baked until golden and bubbling.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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
# Directions:
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.
06 - Spread half the shrimp mixture evenly over the wrappers. Top with half the ricotta mixture.
07 - Repeat layers: another 8 wrappers, remaining shrimp, remaining ricotta. Finish with final 8 wrappers.
08 - Pour broth evenly over the layers. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top.
09 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10 - Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way dumpling wrappers turn tender and pasta like while absorbing all those savory flavors
- How something so unconventional can taste like it has always belonged in your kitchen
02 -
- Dumpling wrappers absorb liquid faster than traditional pasta so do not skip the broth step
- Letting the filling cool before assembling prevents the wrappers from becoming gummy and tearing
03 -
- Grate your own cheese because pre shredded cheese contains anti caking agents that prevent proper melting
- Chop the shrimp into small pieces so they distribute evenly through every bite