Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce, a creamy dish that marries succulent shrimp with tender tortellini in a rich garlic-infused sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both quick and elegant, allowing you to impress guests without extensive prep time. With fresh spinach added for nutrition and color, every bite is a comforting taste sensation. Prepare this one-pan wonder in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice when time is short but flavor is essential.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 20 oz three cheese tortellini
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive or grapeseed oil
- 1/3 cup dry apple vinegar
Instructions
- Season shrimp generously with all-purpose seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat; deglaze skillet with apple vinegar. Add butter and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in flour, then gradually whisk in chicken stock and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and basil; simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain well.
- Stir spinach into sauce until wilted, then mix in red pepper flakes and Parmesan.
- Fold in cooked tortellini and shrimp gently before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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