Description
A delightful dish that perfectly combines shrimp and cheese tortellini in a creamy lemon garlic sauce, ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook until pink and opaque, then remove and keep warm.
- Sautรฉ the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add lemon zest and juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in butter until melted, then add the cooked shrimp and tortellini, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or adjusting the lemon juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg