Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini

Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini made with jumbo shrimp combined with cheese tortellini in a cheesy tomato basil Alfredo sauce. 

Course: Main Entree

Servings: 4

Calories: 415 kcal

Author: Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

Ingredients

·         1 lb. Cheese Tortellini

·         1 lb. Jumbo Shrimp, cleaned and deveined

·         2 tbsp. Butter

·         1 Plum Tomato, diced

·         1 tbsp. Fresh Basil, chopped

·         2 Cloves Garlic, minced

·         2 tsp. Prepared Horseradish

·         1 tbsp. All Purpose Flour

·         1/2 c. Heavy Cream

·         1/4 c. Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese

·         Kosher Salt, to taste

·         Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1.   Cook the tortellini according to package directions; drain. 

2.   Add the butter to a large skillet and cook the shrimp until almost cooked through; approximately 2-3 minutes. 

3.   Add the tomato, basil, garlic and horseradish and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through and is white/pink and not clear. 

4.   Stir in the flour; then add the heavy cream and cheese. Mix well; then add the cooked tortellini and stir until all coated. Sprinkle with extra cheese and chopped basil for garnish. 

Recipe Notes

*To lighten up this recipe, use skim or reduced fat milk in place of the heavy cream. 

Source   https://www.carriesexperimentalkitchen.com

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