Description
A delicious and creamy shrimp tortellini dish with a zesty lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with the tortellini. Gently toss to combine and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add a handful of spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg