Description
A creamy, flavorful dish featuring shrimp and cheese tortellini in a lemon garlic cream sauce. Quick to prepare and perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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 and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return shrimp and tortellini to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: shrimp tortellini, lemon garlic cream sauce, easy pasta recipe