Best 9 Shrimp And Tortellini Skewers Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is bursting with flavor, then shrimp and tortellini skewers are the perfect dish for you. These skewers are made with succulent shrimp, tender tortellini, and an array of colorful vegetables, all grilled to perfection and drizzled with a flavorful sauce. Whether you're hosting a casual backyard barbecue or just looking for a tasty meal to enjoy at home, these shrimp and tortellini skewers are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TORTELLINI & SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE



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These fresh skewers and tasty sauce will have guests nibbling all night! -Cacie Biddle, Bridgeport, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SKEWERS:
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated spinach tortellini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
32 frilled toothpicks

Steps:

  • Combine first 10 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until blended. Remove to a small bowl; refrigerate, covered, until serving., Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Toss with oil. Thread tortellini and shrimp onto toothpicks. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 18 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons jarred pesto
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 packages spinach tortellini, cooked and cooled
2 pints cherry tomatoes
12 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix together the olive oil, pesto and vinegar in a bowl.
  • On small skewers, thread 1 tortellini, 1 cherry tomato and 1 mozzarella cube per skewer. Lay the skewers on a platter and lightly drizzle the dressing over them with a spoon.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate. Sprinkle on the minced parsley just before serving.

TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Pretty appetizer that is easy to make.

Provided by J Scholfield

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated tortellini
2 pints cherry tomatoes
½ cup pesto
toothpicks

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Place tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and pesto in a large bowl; toss until evenly coated.
  • Skewer one tortellini and one tomato on each toothpick. Arrange on a tray. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 258.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SHRIMP AND TORTELLINI SKEWERS WITH DIP



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Make and share this Shrimp and Tortellini Skewers with Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 30 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

60 medium shrimp, peeled,deveined and cooked
90 tri-color cheese tortellini
30 cherry tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced finely
2 tablespoons olive oil
30 6 inch wooden skewers
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
  • Heat the olive oil in a nonstick frying pan, saute the minced garlic for several minutes until tender.
  • Add the shrimp and heat through.
  • Drain the tortellini and add to the shrimp.
  • Mix throughly and remove from heat.
  • When cool enough to handle, thread the skewers with a tortellini, a shrimp, a tortellini, a shrimp, a tortellini, a cherry tomato.
  • Arrange on serving platter and serve with dip.
  • Dip: Heat skillet over medium heat, add the unpeeled garlic and cook (turning) until skin is browned on all sides and garlic is softened, about 7 minutes.
  • Cool the garlic then peel and mash.
  • Mix the mashed garlic, mayonnaise, parmesan, pesto, milk and pepper throughly and put in serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 14.7, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.6

TORTELLINI-SHRIMP KABOBS



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Four ingredients and very little cooking: This is the way to entertain!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

36 uncooked refrigerated or dried cheese-filled spinach tortellini
1/2 cup Italian dressing
24 cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp
24 small cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package; cool.
  • Place dressing in shallow bowl. Stir in tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, stirring once to coat.
  • Drain tortellini mixture. Thread tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes alternately on each of twelve 8-inch skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 90 mg

SHRIMP & TORTELLINI IN TOMATO CREAM



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This shrimp and pasta combination is one of my husband's favorites. It's healthy, and he doesn't even know it. It's also easy to halve the recipe for two. -Mary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
10 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced chives
Shredded Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook shrimp in 2 teaspoons oil until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and pepper flakes. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook shallots in remaining oil over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the tomatoes, clam juice, wine, vinegar, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; discard thyme sprigs. Stir in the cheese, cream, basil, chives and shrimp. , Drain tortellini; stir into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

SHRIMP AND TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Cute appetizer of alternating grilled shrimp and cheese tortellini.

Provided by LAURSOX

Categories     Tapas Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

36 fresh cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
24 large cooked shrimp
12 skewers
12 cherry tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant and tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix tortellini into shrimp mixture, remove skillet from heat, and cool until easily handled.
  • Thread tortellini, shrimp, tortellini, shrimp, and tortellini onto a skewer, ending with a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Mix sour cream and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl; serve with skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 72.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 522.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TORTELLINI SHRIMP KABOBS



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From Betty Crockers Easy Summer Potlucks, these look simple and good. A large slice of watermelon makes a fun holder for these colorful kabobs.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 kabobs

Number Of Ingredients 4

24 tortellini, cheese-filled spinach, uncooked
1/2 cup Italian dressing
12 medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined
12 small cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini as directed on packaged; drain and cool.
  • Place dressing in shallow glass or plastic bowl.
  • Stir in tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, stirring once to coat.
  • Drain tortellini mixture.
  • Thread tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes alternately on each of twelve 6-inch skewers.
  • Variation:.
  • For a meatless predinner treat, leave off the shrimp and use whole pittted ripe olives or small whole mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.9, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 171.7, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 1.4

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SKEWERS



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Our Italian Tortellini Skewers make a great quick and easy appetizer for summer BBQs or Potlucks. Perfect for picking up and eating on the go, each skewer is loaded with fresh veggies, cheese, and pasta drizzled with Italian Dressing.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Appetizer

Yield 10 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 (9 ounce) package tortellini
40 slices pepperoni
1/2 cucumber (sliced)
20 black olives
4 ounces fresh mozzarella (cubed or 20 mini fresh mozzarella balls)
20 grape tomatoes
20 pepperoncinis
1/4 cup Italian dressing
10 large skewers

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain, set aside, and let cool.
  • Thread each skewer with pepperoni (I used two pepperoni each time), cucumber, olive, tortellini, mozzarella, tomato, and pepperoncini. Repeat until all the skewers are full.
  • Drizzle skewers with Italian dressing and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1291 kcal, Fat 59 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 1986 mg, Carbohydrate 136 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 59 mg

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked shrimp and tortellini.
  • If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
  • Baste the skewers with olive oil or melted butter while grilling to keep them moist.
  • Serve the skewers with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara, pesto, or tzatziki.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and tortellini skewers are a quick and easy appetizer or main course that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover shrimp and tortellini. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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