Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce that transforms any meal into a special occasion. This quick recipe combines succulent shrimp and cheesy tortellini, all enveloped in a rich garlic sauce. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. The dish is easy to customize—swap the shrimp for chicken or turkey, and enjoy a delightful twist on this classic favorite. Serve warm, garnished with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese for an impressive presentation that’s bound to impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 20 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 6 oz chicken stock
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Fresh baby spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Season shrimp with all-purpose seasoning.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink; remove and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, deglaze with apple vinegar, then add butter and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- 4. Stir in flour until dissolved, then gradually whisk in chicken stock and cream cheese until smooth.
- 5. Add heavy cream and dried basil; simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes.
- 6. Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- 7. Stir spinach into the sauce until wilted, then mix in crushed red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese.
- 8. Combine cooked tortellini and seared shrimp with the sauce; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 712
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 147mg