Description
Indulgent cheese tortellini shrimp alfredo brings Italian coastal flavors to home kitchens. Creamy parmesan sauce and plump shrimp create a luxurious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 package (9 ounces/255 grams) cheese tortellini
Cooking Fats and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, generously salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Submerge cheese tortellini and cook until they float and become tender, approximately 3-4 minutes. Carefully drain in a colander and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper, then sauté until they transform into a vibrant pink color and become translucent, roughly 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Introduce minced garlic, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for approximately 60 seconds. Pour heavy cream into the pan, whisking continuously to prevent scorching.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese into the cream mixture, stirring methodically until the sauce achieves a velvety, smooth consistency. The sauce should thicken and coat the back of a spoon.
- Reintroduce sautéed shrimp into the creamy sauce, gently tossing to ensure even coating. Add reserved tortellini, delicately folding them into the sauce to prevent breaking.
- Plate the dish immediately, garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley and an optional sprinkle of additional Parmesan cheese. Serve while piping hot for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they are deveined and cleaned properly before cooking.
- Control the heat carefully when sautéing shrimp to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, though the sauce might be slightly less creamy.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like basil or thyme to enhance the Alfredo sauce’s depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg