Shrimp Dumpling Lasagna (Printable version)
Layered shrimp and vegetables with creamy cheese between dumpling wrappers for a unique fusion 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
02 - Heat sesame oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, ginger, and carrot for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
03 - Add chopped shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Stir in cabbage, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Sauté 2 minutes. Cool slightly.
04 - Combine ricotta, egg, half the mozzarella, half the parmesan, and scallions in mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
05 - Arrange 8 dumpling wrappers on dish bottom, slightly overlapping. Spread half the shrimp mixture over wrappers, then half the ricotta mixture.
06 - Add 8 more wrappers, remaining shrimp, and remaining ricotta. Top with final 8 wrappers.
07 - Pour broth evenly over layers. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top.
08 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
10 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The dumpling wrappers become incredibly tender while still holding their delicate texture
- Its the kind of dish that makes people lean in and ask what exactly they're eating
- You get all the comfort of lasagna with the bright fresh flavors of Asian dumplings
02 -
- The broth is absolutely essential because dumpling wrappers need that steam to become tender
- Letting the filling cool slightly before assembling prevents the wrappers from becoming soggy
03 -
- Cut your shrimp slightly smaller than you think you need for the most even texture
- Press each layer gently with the back of a spoon to remove air pockets