Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini
A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring shrimp and cheese-filled tortellini in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Frozen shrimp can be used, thawed first.
- 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini Spinach tortellini can also be used.
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional) Adds nice flavor.
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or whole milk.
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated Add mozzarella or fontina for extra gooeyness.
Seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes Optional for a kick.
- to taste fresh herbs like parsley or basil For garnish.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook for about 2 minutes per side until just pink.
- Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- If using white wine, add it now and let it simmer for a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini directly to the skillet and cook according to package directions, approximately 7-9 minutes.
- When the tortellini is almost tender, stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan.
- Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and gently fold everything together, heating through for another minute or two.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and additional cheese before serving.
Notes
This recipe is flexible; feel free to add veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or asparagus. Leftovers reheat well; add a splash of cream or milk when warming. Serve the whole skillet for a family-style meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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