Spinach Tortellini Shrimp (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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9 oz refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
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1 lb shrimp, deveined and peeled
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2 tsp blackened or Cajun seasoning
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1 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, finely minced
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2 cups chopped fresh spinach
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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Salt and pepper, as you like
# Instructions:
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Boil the tortellini following the packet’s instructions, then drain it well and keep it aside.
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Coat the shrimp thoroughly with blackened seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they look golden. Take them out and set them aside.
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Melt the butter in the same pan, then sauté the minced garlic for about a minute. Pour in the cream and let it simmer on low.
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Toss in the spinach and cook until it softens. Stir in the Parmesan until the sauce is silky, then sprinkle in some salt and pepper to taste.
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Fold the tortellini into the creamy sauce. Put the shrimp on top and serve while warm.