Cheesy Shrimp Alfredo Roll-Ups
Introduction
Cheesy Shrimp Alfredo Roll-Ups combine tender shrimp, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melty cheese, all rolled inside soft lasagna noodles and baked to golden perfection. This dish delivers classic Alfredo flavor with a fun, impressive presentation that feels restaurant-quality but is easy to make at home. It’s perfect for entertaining, date nights, or when you want to turn simple ingredients into something special.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Baking Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Ingredients
For the Roll-Ups:
9–10 lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
450 g (1 lb) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Alfredo Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ cups whole milk (warm)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Cheese Filling:
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For Topping:
Extra mozzarella and Parmesan
Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Cook the Lasagna Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook lasagna noodles until al dente.
Drain, rinse with cool water, and lay flat on parchment paper.
Cook the Shrimp
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the Alfredo Sauce
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in warm milk, then cream.
Add garlic and simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Remove from heat.
Prepare the Cheese Filling
In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and parsley.
Fold in the cooked shrimp.
Assemble the Roll-Ups
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce in a baking dish.
Lay a lasagna noodle flat, spread cheese-shrimp mixture evenly, then roll up.
Place seam-side down in the dish.
Repeat with remaining noodles.
Bake
Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over roll-ups.
Sprinkle extra mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Tips & Variations
Shortcut: Use store-bought Alfredo sauce if short on time.
Extra flavor: Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms to the filling.
Spicy twist: Add crushed red pepper flakes.
Lighter version: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Final Thoughts
Cheesy Shrimp Alfredo Roll-Ups are creamy, indulgent, and incredibly satisfying. With tender shrimp, rich sauce, and gooey cheese in every bite, this dish is guaranteed to impress while still being easy to prepare at home.