Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce
If you’re in search of a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to the table, look no further than this Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce. This delightful recipe combines tender cheese tortellini with succulent shrimp all enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce that’s downright irresistible. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this meal is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. With its harmonious blend of flavors and easy preparation, it’s a dish that invites conversation and connection around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 20 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup dry white apple vinegar
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 6 oz chicken stock
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Season shrimp with all-purpose seasoning.
- 2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear shrimp until pink (1-2 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- 3. Reduce heat, deglaze skillet with apple vinegar, then add butter and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- 4. Stir in flour, followed by chicken stock and cream cheese; whisk until smooth. Add heavy cream and simmer gently.
- 5. Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- 6. Stir spinach into sauce until wilted, then mix in red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese.
- 7. Combine cooked tortellini and shrimp with the sauce; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg