Description
A creamy shrimp tortellini dish with spinach, garlic, and Parmesan sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup chicken broth (or seafood stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, brightens the sauce)
- Chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season shrimp: Pat shrimp dry. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Sear shrimp: Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly browned. Add 1/2 the garlic for the last 30 seconds. Remove shrimp to a plate.
- Make the creamy sauce: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp butter. Stir in remaining garlic and cook 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and simmer 1 minute, scraping up browned bits.
- Cook tortellini: Add tortellini to the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook 4–6 minutes (stir once or twice) until tortellini is tender.
- Add spinach & Parmesan: Stir in spinach until wilted, then add Parmesan. Simmer 1–2 minutes until the sauce is creamy and coats the tortellini. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Add lemon juice if using.
- Finish: Return shrimp (and any juices) to the skillet and toss gently to warm through. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture.
- Adjust spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.
- Add extra spinach if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 250mg