LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP AND SPINACH TORTELLINI delights your taste buds!
A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring shrimp and spinach tortellini tossed in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 9 ounces spinach tortellini
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spinach tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg