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February 1, 2017 · 10 Comments

Skillet Shrimp and Tortellini

30 Minutes or Less· Christmas· Italian· Meatless Recipes· Pasta Recipes· Seafood Recipes

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

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

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

As you all know I don't eat seafood, not even shrimp, but every once in a while I'll add it into our weekly meals to give my family some variety. Last week, I was under the weather so most of my meals consisted of soup.

Towards the tail end of the week, I started to feel a little better and finally got up enough energy to actually make a meal for my family. They had been living off of frozen leftovers and whatever else they could find and make quickly (a.k.a. they ate a lot of soup too!).

A bowl filled with pasta, with Shrimp and Tortellini

I decided it was a good day to use the frozen shrimp I had and since I had purchased some tortellini when it was on sale recently.

I combined two of my daughters' favorite recipes together: Shrimp Scampi and Fettuccine Alfredo; and made this Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini.

A bowl filled with pasta and cheese, with Shrimp and Tortellini

Most of the time when I make shrimp scampi, I sautĆ© the shrimp in butter; then stir in fresh basil, garlic, chopped tomatoes and add a little bit of white wine. 

I then serve over linguine that has been tossed in olive oil and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. It's not the healthiest meal which is why I don't make it very often, but everything in moderation, right?

Another one of her favorite recipes is any pasta with an Alfredo sauce; which she tends to get when we dine out. For this recipe, I combined the two and made it even easier by cooking it all in one skillet. Less mess and cleanup is ALWAYS a good thing!

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

How do you make Shrimp and Tortellini in a Skillet?

First, start by cleaning your shrimp. I generally purchase jumbo shrimp that has been frozen and deveined. You still have to defrost; which I do by adding the shrimp to cold water,  peel the shell; then give a once over to make sure all of the veins have been removed.

This works for us since we don't eat it that frequently and I use shrimp more a last minute dinner idea rather than one that is planned out in advance.

A bowl filled with pasta, with Shrimp and Tortellini

Next, cook the tortellini according to package directions. While the tortellini is cooking, get all of your ingredients together; then start to saute the shrimp in butter over a large skillet until almost cooked through.

Add the basil, tomatoes, garlic and a little horseradish (I wanted this recipe to have a little kick!) and cook the shrimp another 1-2 minutes until it is cooked through. The shrimp should be white/pink and not clear.

A bowl filled with pasta and cheese, with Shrimp and Tortellini

Finally add a bit of flour; then stir in the heavy cream and grated cheese. Mix well until the sauce is creamy; then add your cooked tortellini.

Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini was a HUGE hit with my family and it was ready in about 20 minutes; which for me was even better. It's perfect for those busy weeknight dinners. ~Enjoy!

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A bowl filled with pasta and cheese, with Shrimp and Tortellini

Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini made with jumbo shrimp combined with cheese tortellini in a cheesy tomato basil Alfredo sauce.Ā 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 415 kcal

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
  • ½ c. Heavy Cream
  • ¼ c. Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • Kosher Salt, to taste
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the tortellini according to package directions; drain. 
  • Add the butter to a large skillet and cook the shrimp until almost cooked through; approximately 2-3 minutes. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 

Notes

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

Serving: 1gCalories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 36gFat: 18gCholesterol: 245mgSodium: 957mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1050IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4.1mg
Keyword pasta, seafood
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Comments

  1. Janet B. says

    July 29, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    Made this tonight and was a hit! Delicious, easy and fast to prepare. I highly recommend it. Five stars.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      July 30, 2017 at 8:12 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thank you for stopping back to let me know! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Alyssa says

    November 28, 2017 at 7:33 pm

    Did you end up using the horseradish in the recipe? I'm seeing in in ingredients but not in recipe

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 29, 2017 at 6:58 am

      Sorry Alyssa, I forgot to add it to the direction part, but it's updated now. I added the horseradish with the garlic and basil. šŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Chara says

    February 19, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    By heavy cream do you mean like a whip cream or more like a half and half?

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      February 19, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Heavy whipping cream, but you could use half and half too.

      Reply
  4. Marita Koziar says

    February 11, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    I made this tonite because I had a lot of frozen shrimp in the freezer, and I also had Tortellini, and Basil in my garden. I used grape tomatoes, cut in half, and I had a jar of Aldi’s Alfredo sauce. It turned out really delicious, and so quick and easy.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      February 12, 2019 at 8:13 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe Marita, thanks for stopping back to let me know!

      Reply

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