Tortellini Alfredo with Shrimp

Name: Tortellini Alfredo with Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen peeled and deveined baby shrimp; 1 stick butter, divided; 1 pint heavy cream; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup chopped leek; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound frozen cheese tortellini; 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

⏱️ Ready in 40 min 🥄 Prep 10 min 🔥 Cook 30 min 👥 8 servings 👁️ 9 views

I was looking in the freezer trying to figure out what to make for supper when I saw tortellini and shrimp, so I thought that it would be good in an Alfredo sauce. The smaller the shrimp, the better the blend. I posted this recipe on our local TV station's site and it went nationwide. I have also received 5-star reviews on this recipe. I serve this at our local Elk's club.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 30 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 611

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 46g 59%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 590mg 26%

Total Carbohydrate 28.9g 11%

Dietary Fiber 1.5g 5%

Total Sugars 1.8g

Protein 22.4g 45%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Thaw frozen shrimp in a colander by running cold water over them.

Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Saute shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes, making sure not to overcook.

Combine remaining butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, and leek in a saucepan over medium heat.

Let simmer until melted and mixed well, about 5 minutes.

Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Let simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

Add tortellini and heat through, about 5 minutes.

Toss shrimp into the sauce, coating well.

Top with parsley and serve.