Description
A creamy and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and cheese-filled tortellini in a lemon garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 9 oz cheese-filled tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Return the shrimp and tortellini to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce and heat through.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.