Spinach Pesto, Feta and Shrimp Tortellini

Spinach Pesto, Feta and Shrimp Tortellini

Prep Time:10 minutes Marinate Time:30 minutesCook Time:15 minutes Total Time:25 minutesServings: 4

A fresh spinach peas to and feta tortellini that is packed with all of the flavours of spinach and feta pies, aka spanakopita.

ingredients

For the spinach pesto:

·          1 cup baby spinach (packed)

·          2 tablespoons dill

·          2 tablespoons parley

·          1 green onion

·          1 clove garlic

·          2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted

·          1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated

·          3 tablespoons olive oil

·          1/2 lemon, juice and zest

·          salt and pepper to taste

For the shrimp souvlaki:

·          1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deviened

·          2 cloves garlic, chopped

·          1 lemon, juice and zest

·          1 tablespoon yogurt

·          1/4 cup olive oil

·          1 teaspoon oregano

·          1/4 teaspoon salt

·          1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the spinach pesto, feta and shrimp tortellini:

·          1 pound cheese tortellini

·          1/2 cup feta, crumbled

·          2 green onions, thinly sliced

·          1 tablespoon dill, chopped

·          1 tablespoon parley, chopped

directions

For the spinach pesto:

1.    Puree everything in a food processor until smooth.

For the shrimp:

2.    Marinate the shrimp in the mixture of the remaining ingredients for 30 minutes to over night before cooking in a pan or grilling over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.

For the spinach pesto, feta and shrimp tortellini:

3.    Cook the tortellini as directed before tossing it with the pesto, feta and shrimp and herbs and enjoying!

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