Blackened Shrimp Tortellini Recipe
cheese filled pasta with creole-spiced shrimp in garlic cream sauce
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Ingredients
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Tortellini
Blackened Shrimp
Garlic Cream Sauce
Method
Tortellini Preparation
- 1
Cook the Tortellini
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cheese-filled tortellini according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Blackened Shrimp Preparation
- 2
Season the Shrimp
In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with the blackening spice until evenly coated.
- 3
Cook the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Garlic Cream Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.