Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet

Calling all seafood lovers! What is your favorite seafood to enjoy? Is it delicious crabs next to the beach, a lobster to celebrate your special occasion, or what Forrest Gump fished for? If you haven’t seen that iconic movie, then ill let you in on the main ingredients; Shrimp!

Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet has such a bright flavor with fresh ingredients that come together to create one scrumptious meal. With flavors like cloves; which bring a subtly sweet, and add warmth to your dish, while the basil brings a slightly minty taste that enhances all the ingredients.

Tortellini’s are easily found in your local grocery store in your freezer section for quicker recipe completion, or you can take on the task of making your own tortellini’s from scratch. Make sure to look up a good recipe that includes fresh ingredients to hold up to the pre-made tortellini. 

This Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet has just a handful of ingredients that are usually readily available in our homes making this a perfect meal to whip up after a long day. 

What should I serve with this dish?

We recommend some homemade garlic bread to soak up all your extra sauce and add another dimension of texture and level to your dish. If you would like to go the healthier route we suggest a fresh caesar salad with balsamic dressing to cut the heavy flavor in the Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet. 

How long do leftovers keep in the fridge?

Since this dish includes dairy and seafood we highly recommend eating this dish within a day or so, possibly three but no longer than that. Seafood does not keep for a long period of time and you want to enjoy it while every ingredient is still robust and fresh. 

Here are the ingredients needed for the Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet. 

1 pound package of 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

Let’s make your family’s new favorite dinner; Cheesy Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo Skillet. 

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add shrimp and let cook for about 2-3 minutes, until no longer translucent.

Add in diced tomato, basil, and cloves and stir.

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Saute for 1-2 minutes and stir in flour.

Once the flour is completely stirred in, add heavy whipping cream and parmesan cheese.

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Stir and add in cheese tortellini. Toss to coat.

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Serve with more shredded parmesan and minced basil.

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Yummy!

So tasty!