Are you a seafood fan and want to learn new combinations and improve your culinary skills? The Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet is a simple recipe to try when you want to impress someone with your cooking. The buttery shrimp tossed in aromatic alfredo sauce accompanied with tortellini is one of the quick and simple recipes to make during busy weeknights. The total process does not take more than 15 minutes. To be honest everyone has a little time to prepare a gourmet dish in their kitchen.
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Why do we love this recipe so much? Everything happens in one pan, so you don’t have to worry about a pile of dishes in the sink. Having to clean the kitchen and wash the dishes is the toughest part of cooking, so this recipe saves you plenty of time.
So no more excuses for you! Let’s start with this recipe!
What makes this recipe so unique?
What we love about this recipe is the easy prep and its creamy and decadent sauce. We start by cooking the shrimp in melted butter for that velvety aroma. The homemade alfredo sauce wraps the pasta and shrimp in deliciousness, creating a pleasurable sensation for your taste buds. And the best thing? It is a one pot meal you can make within 15 minutes. The ones that love seafood will enjoy this creamy pasta dish and cook it regularly.
What to serve it with?
The cheesy shrimp tortelinii alfredo skills are already flavorful on its own with the right balance between seafood, creamy sauce and carb rich pasta. If you want to light up the meal, serve with a refreshing salad with crispy vegetables and a tangy dressing. Steamed broccoli is another great fit but you can also consider roasted asparagus. Include some sauteed brussel sprouts for a slight variation in flavors. On and don’t forget to align with a glass of white wine for a meal similar to one you would order at a 5 star restaurant.
Can I make it ahead of time?
We don’t recommend making the creamy pasta ahead of time since the tortellini will absorb the sauce and become mushy. But if you still want to prepare it ahead, cook the shrimp with sauce and pasta separately and combine them when ready to serve.
Ingredients needed:
- Cheese tortellini pasta
- Shrimp
- Salted butter
- Roma tomato
- Basil minced
- Garlic cloves minced
- All-purpose flour
- Heavy whipping cream
- Shredded parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
How to make Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet:
Step 1. Add 3 tablespoons of butter into a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the shrimp and saute for 3 minutes.
Step 2. Add tomato, cloves, and basil. Mix well to combine. Cook for 2 minutes and add 1 tablespoon of flour. Mix to combine and until there are no visible lumps.
Step 3. Pour in the heavy cream and add parmesan cheese. Mix to combine.
Step 4. Add the cooked cheese-tortellini pasta and mix to coat it in the sauce. Serve and enjoy!
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Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet is a simple recipe to try when you want to impress someone with your cooking. The buttery shrimp tossed in aromatic alfredo sauce accompanied with tortellini is one of the quick and simple recipes to make during busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound package cheese tortellini pasta cooked and drained
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp. salted butter
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 2 leaves basil minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add 3 tablespoons of butter into a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the shrimp and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add tomato, cloves, and basil. Mix well to combine. Cook for 2 minutes and add 1 tablespoon of flour. Mix to combine and until there are no visible lumps.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add parmesan cheese. Mix to combine.
- Add the cooked cheese-tortellini pasta and mix to coat it in the sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.