Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini

Cheesy Skillet Shrimp & Tortellini

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

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. 

recipe source: https://www.carriesexperimentalkitchen.com/cheesy-skillet-shrimp-tortellin