Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring shrimp and three cheese tortellini in a rich garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- All-purpose seasoning for shrimp (e.g., Lawry’s seasoning salt and Mrs. Dash garlic & herb)
- 2 lbs. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail-off
- 20 oz. refrigerated three cheese tortellini (e.g., Buitoni)
- 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
Instructions
- Season shrimp with all-purpose seasoning.
- In a large 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tbsp. olive or grapeseed oil over medium-high heat. In two batches, sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. Add more oil and butter as needed between batches.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Deglaze skillet with wine. Add 6 tbsp. butter and minced garlic. Cook and stir for 3 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant. Add flour and stir until fully dissolved.
- Stir in seafood or chicken stock. Add cream cheese and whisk or stir until mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Stir in heavy cream and dried basil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add fresh spinach to sauce and stir until wilted.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese until melted. Taste sauce and adjust salt if needed.
- Add tortellini and shrimp to sauce. Stir to combine. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Can substitute chicken for shrimp.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg