Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the creamy delight of Shrimp Tortellini with Garlic Sauce, a dish that masterfully combines succulent shrimp and tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a luscious garlic-infused sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also offers impressive flavor and presentation, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasoning to make it uniquely yours. With its comforting texture and savory notes, this dish is bound to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-off)
- 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
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with all-purpose seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear shrimp until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, deglaze with apple vinegar. Add butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in flour, then gradually whisk in chicken stock and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and basil; simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Cook tortellini per package instructions; drain.
- Stir spinach into the sauce until wilted, then mix in red pepper flakes and Parmesan.
- Combine cooked tortellini and shrimp with the sauce gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg