Description
Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender cheese tortellini with succulent shrimp, all enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish offers gourmet flavors in just 30 minutes. The versatility of the recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite vegetables, making it a great choice for busy cooks looking to impress. With its impressive presentation and comforting taste, Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 20 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Season shrimp with your favorite all-purpose seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat oil and sear shrimp until pink; set aside.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine, then add butter and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour, seafood stock, cream cheese, and heavy cream; simmer until thickened.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- Add fresh spinach to the sauce until wilted, then mix in red pepper flakes and Parmesan.
- Combine shrimp and tortellini with the sauce; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg