SHRIMP & TORTELLINI IN TOMATO CREAM

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

  • •Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, cook shrimp in 1 teaspoon oil until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the lemon peel, 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 and thyme. 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 blend, cream, basil, chives and shrimp. • Drain tortellini; stir into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and parsley if desired.

Brkat Abed
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This was a great recipe! I used some leftover shrimp and tortellini, and it turned out delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp and tortellini were cooked perfectly.


Ruthie McHugh
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp and tortellini were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaxson Watson
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The sauce was a bit bland for my taste, but the shrimp and tortellini were cooked well.


_1oksha1_
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. I used frozen shrimp and tortellini, and it still turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp and tortellini were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Jennifer Hall
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I tried this recipe anyway and was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I would definitely make this again.


Caydon Schrader
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp and tortellini were cooked perfectly, and the tomato cream sauce was delicious. I added a little bit of extra garlic to the sauce, and it was perfect. My family loved it!