Shrimp Tortellini Palermo

Shrimp Tortellini Palermo

 

Shrimp Tortellini Palermo

Shrimp Tortellini Palermo

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Shrimp
  • 2 Red Bell Peppers
  • 3 Green Onions
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 Lemon
  • 18 oz Cheese Tortellini
  • 4 tsp Cream Cheese
  • 4 tbsp Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Adjust over rack to top position and preheat to 400°
  • Cut Red Bell Peppers in half, removing stems and seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place Red Bell Peppers (cut sides down) on a baking sheet and roast on top rack for 20-25 minutes.
  • Slice green onions, separating the whites from the greens and dice tomatoes. Set aside.
  • Rinse shrimp, then pat dry. Drizzle olive oil in a skillet over high heat, add shrimp, and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat and transfer shrimp to plate.
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add whites from green onions. Cook while stirring for about 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and cook while stirring for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese and ½ cup of water to skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cook 2-4 minutes or until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper and turn off heat.
  • Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Once done, reserve ½ of pasta water, then drain.
  • Thinly slice roasted red peppers and turn the heat back on for the sauce.
  • Stir in drained tortellini, sour cream, half of the Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp of butter, and as much lemon juice as desired.
  • Cook until the cheese melts, making sure pasta is coated (about 1 minute).
  • Stir in sliced peppers and shrimp. If needed, stir in a splash of the pasta water, adding a little at a time until all ingredients are coated with the sauce.
  • Transfer tortellini to bowls and sprinkle green onions (green parts) and remaining Parmesan cheese.
Keyword pasta, seafood, shrimp

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3 Comments

  1. I am looking forward to trying this one. It looks so good!

  2. Tried it and it was amazing!!!

  3. 5 stars
    This is definitely one of the best recipes of all time! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

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