Description
Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce is a delightful seafood pasta dish that fuses tender cheese tortellini with succulent shrimp enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offers an unforgettable taste experience that’s sure to impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 20 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 6 oz seafood or chicken stock
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with all-purpose seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; deglaze the skillet with white wine, then add butter and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in flour until dissolved, then gradually whisk in stock, cream cheese, and heavy cream; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- Add spinach to the sauce until wilted, mix in red pepper flakes and Parmesan; fold in tortellini and shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg