Blackened Shrimp Tortellini Recipe
Cherry tomatoes and scallions in a light cajun cream sauce with parmesan & asiago cheeses
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- 2
Cook the Tortellini
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Sauté the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and blackened. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and scallions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften. Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked tortellini and shrimp back into the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan and Asiago cheeses until melted and the sauce is creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve
Serve the blackened shrimp tortellini hot, garnished with extra scallions and cheese if desired.
