Description
Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce is a creamy, indulgent dish that brings together tender shrimp and three cheese tortellini in a luxurious garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe combines rich flavors and vibrant spinach, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Ready in just 30 minutes, you’ll find this comforting meal easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 20 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 6 oz seafood or chicken stock
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Fresh baby spinach (5 oz)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with all-purpose seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear shrimp until pink, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low; deglaze with white wine and add butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour, then gradually mix in stock, cream cheese, and heavy cream; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- Add spinach to the sauce until wilted, then mix in crushed red pepper and Parmesan before combining gently with the tortellini and shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg