Description
Delicious Shrimp Tortellini in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a quick and indulgent dish that combines tender tortellini with succulent shrimp in a creamy, zesty sauce. This flavorful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, delivering gourmet taste without the fuss. Impress your family or guests with this delightful meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions in salted boiling water until they float; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add shrimp; cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Fold cooked tortellini into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve topped with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Substitute shrimp with cooked chicken or sautéed vegetables for a different twist. For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half or plant-based cream alternatives instead of heavy cream.