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Shrimp Tortellini with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce in skillet.easy weeknight dinners for busy moms.high-protein meals for muscle gain

Shrimp Tortellini with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

  • Author: Stuffani Borjat
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Creamy, quick, and packed with flavor, this shrimp tortellini with lemon garlic cream sauce is a one-pan meal that fits any busy family’s dinner rotation.


Ingredients

1 lb cheese tortellini

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 lemon, zested and juiced

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to fully combine. Bring to a simmer on low heat.

4. Add in the Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried basil, and dried thyme. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.

5. Add the cooked tortellini and shrimp back into the skillet, tossing gently to coat everything in the creamy sauce.

6. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through.

7. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley before serving.


Notes

You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or even whole milk for a lighter sauce.

For extra heat, toss in chili flakes. Leftovers reheat beautifully.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 215mg

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