Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini made with jumbo shrimp combined with cheese tortellini in a cheesy tomato basil Alfredo sauce.
I don't eat seafood, not even shrimp. But every once in a while I'll add it into our weekly meal rotation to give my family some variety. Last week, I was under the weather so most of my meals consisted of soup and Pastina
When I started to feel better, I combined two of my daughters' favorite recipes together: Shrimp Scampi and Fettuccine Alfredo to make this Skillet Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini.
This recipe 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!
Ingredients Needed
For this recipe you're going to need the following ingredients:
- frozen cheese tortellini
- jumbo shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
- butter
- roma tomato (diced)
- fresh basil
- minced garlic
- prepared horseradish
- all purpose flour
- heavy cream
- grated pecorino romano cheese
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Clean the Shrimp
I generally purchase jumbo shrimp that has been frozen and deveined, but you still have to defrost them. Start by adding the frozen shrimp to bowl of cold water and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
Drain the water and add more cold water and repeat until the shrimp is mostly defrosted.
Peel the shell and remove any excess waste along the back of the spine with a small paring knife. Finally, once all peeled, run them under cold water to ensure all shells have been removed. Drain on a clean dish towel or paper towels.
Cook the Tortellini
Bring a large pot of water and some dashes of salt to rolling boil; then cook the tortellini until it starts to float to the top; then drain.
Assemble the Shrimp and Tortellini
While the tortellini is cooking, get all of your ingredients together; then start to sauté the shrimp in butter over a large skillet until almost cooked through.
Next, add the basil, tomatoes, garlic and a little horseradish. Cook the shrimp another 1-2 minutes until it is cooked through. The shrimp should be white/pink and not clear.
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 and serve.
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Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 roma tomato (diced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated pecorino romano cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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.
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Marita Koziar says
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.
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe Marita, thanks for stopping back to let me know!
Chara says
By heavy cream do you mean like a whip cream or more like a half and half?
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Heavy whipping cream, but you could use half and half too.
Alyssa says
Did you end up using the horseradish in the recipe? I'm seeing in in ingredients but not in recipe
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
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. 🙂
Janet B. says
Made this tonight and was a hit! Delicious, easy and fast to prepare. I highly recommend it. Five stars.
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thank you for stopping back to let me know! 🙂