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Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce

A quick and creamy shrimp tortellini dish with garlic sauce perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • All-purpose seasoning for shrimp, to taste
  • 2 lbs. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail-off
  • 20 oz. refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
  • 1 tbsp. olive or grapeseed oil
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 6 oz. seafood or chicken stock
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 5 oz. fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Season the shrimp lightly with the all-purpose seasoning and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the seasoned shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just pink; remove shrimp to a plate.
  4. Add 4 tablespoons of the butter to the same skillet and reduce heat to medium. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits; simmer 1–2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and then sprinkle the flour over the butter-garlic mix; whisk for 1 minute to cook the flour.
  7. Slowly whisk in the seafood or chicken stock, then add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and dried basil. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
  8. Add the crushed red pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh baby spinach until wilted.
  9. Fold the cooked tortellini and the cooked shrimp into the sauce; toss gently to coat. Heat through for 1–2 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan over the top, stir briefly, and serve immediately with extra Parmesan on the side.

Notes

Use full-fat cream and cream cheese for the best texture. Adjust the seasoning to taste, and remember not to overcook the shrimp.

  • Author: soukaina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Seafood

Find it online: https://spreadrecipes.com/shrimp-tortellini-with-garlic-sauce/