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Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomato Tortellini

A quick, creamy tortellini dish with shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz tortellini (about 280 g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
  • 4 oz shrimp (about 125 g), shelled with tails on
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 3 dashes ground black pepper
  • parsley leaves chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook until they are nearly opaque and just almost cooked through, about 2–3 minutes depending on size.
  5. Stir in the whipping cream, chicken broth, paprika, salt, sugar, and black pepper and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and the cooked tortellini to the skillet; toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  7. Cook for 1–2 minutes more to warm everything through and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
  8. Remove from heat, stir in chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use good-quality sun-dried tomato oil for extra flavor.
  • Do not overcook shrimp; they cook quickly.
  • Adjust salt to taste depending on broth and sun-dried tomatoes.