Best Creamy Shrimp Tortellini Recipes

Creamy Shrimp Tortellini image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Dash dried basil
Dash dried oregano
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 to 2 cups refrigerated three-cheese tortellini or tortellini of your choice
1 bay leaf
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

In a skillet, saute the green pepper, red pepper, mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until almost tender. Stir in the flour, garlic salt, basil and oregano until blended. Combine cream and wine; gradually stir into pepper mixture. Add bay leaf. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 8 minutes or until thickened, stirring several times., Meanwhile, cook tortellini in boiling water for about 5 minutes or until tender; drain. Cook shrimp in boiling water for 3 minutes or until they turn pink; drain. Discard bay leaf. Stir tortellini and shrimp into sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

Creamy Shrimp & Tortellini Salad image

Provided by redwine

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 ounce) package tortellini (I used the chicken and proscuitto filled)
1/2 lb peeled & cooked cocktail shrimp
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh grated fresh grated style parmesan cheese
garlic powder
salt

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
Mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, basil and chives. Stir in lemon pepper and garlic powder and salt.
Add sour cream dressing mixture to the cooked tortellini and shrimp. Gently toss.
Chill at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.1, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 159.9, Sodium 610.4, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 22.7

Creamy Herb Chicken Tortellini (Or Shrimp/Scallops, or Meatless) image

Provided by LUv 2 BaKE

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken, thinly sliced (OR bay scallops and cooked shrimp)
227 g cream cheese with garlic and herbs (I use Philadelphia Dips)
1/4 cup skim milk
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups sliced vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, peppers, beans, corn...)
400 g fresh cheese-filled tortellini

Steps:

In a small bowl, blend herb and garlic dip, milk, and seasonings until smooth.
In a medium/large pot cook tortellini according to directions.
If using Chicken: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil, chicken slices and garlic; stir fry for 5 minutes.
If using Shrimp/Scallops: In a skillet on Medium-High, add oil and scallops; cook until done; remove from skillet, drain excess water, set aside; Add shrimp, garlic and vegetables (re-add the scallops in step 6).
For both variations: Now add vegetables; stir fry until tender (and chicken is done).
Reduce to low heat, stir in cooked tortellini and dip mixture.
Heat through.
Serves 5-6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 341.8, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 32.4