Description
Delicious Shrimp Tortellini is a creamy and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines tender shrimp with cheesy tortellini in a rich sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its vibrant colors and satisfying flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite on your dinner table.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 9 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Thaw if using frozen shrimp or tortellini.
- Cook the tortellini: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the tortellini until they float (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add shrimp, cooking until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked tortellini to the skillet and mix until coated in the sauce.
- Add cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg