Sunday, February 11, 2018

Shrimp and Callaloo Lasagna 


Ingredients:
2 Cups callaloo, chopped
10-15 Medium shrimp
1 Onion, chopped
1 Green onion, chopped
1 Tomato, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 Teaspoon fresh thyme
1 Cup mozzarella Cheese
1 Teaspoon breadcrumbs
Lasagna noodles
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce:
1 Cup half and half
1 Tablespoon butter
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
  1. I’m a saucepan, melt butter, add half and half and bring to a boil. Then,  add Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper and cook until sauce thickens. This is optional, but cornstarch or flour can be added to thicken the sauce. Set aside.
  2. Cook noodles according to the instructions on the package.
  3. In a skillet, sauté one garlic, add shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate skillet, sauté remaining garlic, onion, green onion, tomato, thyme and cook for one minute. Add callaloo, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. 
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
  6. In a baking dish, layer cooked lasagna noodles, spread sauce evenly on top of the noodles, add callaloo, shrimp, and Mozzarella cheese. Repeat steps for the second layer. Add breadcrumbs and remaining mozzarella cheese on top, bake for 30 minutes. 
  7. Remove, and serve warm.