Description
A creamy and flavorful dish combining shrimp, tortellini, and a lemon garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked tortellini and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp Tortellini, Lemon Garlic Cream, Italian Pasta, Creamy Shrimp Pasta