Description
A creamy and flavorful shrimp tortellini dish with a lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Stir well.
- Add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and add cooked tortellini. Toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, tortellini, lemon garlic cream sauce, pasta, Italian