This shrimp tortellini recipe is a real treat. It's made with tender shrimp, an insanely delicious creamy lemon garlic sauce, and cheese tortellini. Bonus that you can whip up this tasty dinner in just 15-minutes!
4ouncescream cheese, cut into cubes (can be light cream cheese)
1lbshrimp
3ouncesbaby spinach
Zest and juice from 1 lemon
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Put a large pot of salted water on high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions - usually 6-8 minutes. Drain the water and set it aside.
9 ounces cheese tortellini
While the water is heating, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is transparent, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, heavy cream, and cream cheese and bring to a simmer. Stir until the cream cheese has melted into the sauce.
1 tablespoon butter, ¼ cup finely minced onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 ½ cups chicken stock, ½ cup heavy cream, 4 ounces cream cheese
Add the shrimp to the pan and let it cook for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts, about 1 minute Add the cooked tortellini, lemon zest, and lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
1 lb shrimp, 3 ounces baby spinach, Zest and juice from 1 lemon, Sea salt and pepper