Best 7 Creamy Shrimp Tortellini Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Creamy Shrimp Tortellini Salad, a delectable dish that effortlessly combines succulent shrimp, tender tortellini, and a creamy dressing that tantalizes your taste buds. This versatile salad offers a delightful medley of textures, from the plump shrimp to the chewy tortellini and the crisp vegetables. The creamy dressing, a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, adds an extra layer of richness and tang. Accompanying this main recipe are two additional variations: a zesty Lemon-Herb Dressing that adds a refreshing twist, and a flavorful Pesto Dressing that introduces a vibrant green hue and a nutty aroma. These variations cater to diverse palates, ensuring that there's something for everyone to savor.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY SHRIMP TORTELLINI



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My husband and I love entertaining. This recipe is easy yet elegant, allowing us to visit with company while serving a dish that's sure to impress. Here, it's sized for two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Dash dried basil
Dash dried oregano
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 to 2 cups refrigerated three-cheese tortellini or tortellini of your choice
1 bay leaf
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute the green pepper, red pepper, mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until almost tender. Stir in the flour, garlic salt, basil and oregano until blended. Combine cream and wine; gradually stir into pepper mixture. Add bay leaf. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 8 minutes or until thickened, stirring several times., Meanwhile, cook tortellini in boiling water for about 5 minutes or until tender; drain. Cook shrimp in boiling water for 3 minutes or until they turn pink; drain. Discard bay leaf. Stir tortellini and shrimp into sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY SHRIMP & TORTELLINI SALAD



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A creamy tortellini salad that's fit to serve company. I came up with this on an extremely warm day when I wanted to prepare dinner early and serve something cool. This can be adjusted according to amounts or type herbs you prefer.You can substitute chicken for the shrimp.Reduce fat by using low fat mayo and sour cream. Serve this one with a green salad and a glass of your favorite white wine.Cook time is prep and chill time

Provided by redwine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 ounce) package tortellini (I used the chicken and proscuitto filled)
1/2 lb peeled & cooked cocktail shrimp
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh grated fresh grated style parmesan cheese
garlic powder
salt

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, basil and chives. Stir in lemon pepper and garlic powder and salt.
  • Add sour cream dressing mixture to the cooked tortellini and shrimp. Gently toss.
  • Chill at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.1, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 159.9, Sodium 610.4, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 22.7

SHRIMP, TORTELLINI & SPINACH



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Enhance your tortellini and spinach with a dose of tasty shrimp. Shrimp, Tortellini & Spinach features garlic red pepper sauce and fresh basil.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/4 cup KRAFT Italian Roasted Red Pepper Dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 lb. cooked cleaned medium shrimp
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes and shrimp; mix well. Bring just to boil. Stir in spinach; cover. Simmer 1 to 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to skillet with basil; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 4 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD



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from William Sonoma. We had this at an engagement party recently and I was so happy to be told where the recipe is from! If you want to use dried herbs to taste, go ahead and just use your best judgement and use them to your taste.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 1 bowl pasta, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste
1 large carrot, peeled
9 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini (about 2 cups)
1/4 lb green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons milk
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of water on to boil according to package directions.
  • Next, make the dressing, in a small bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, dill, chives and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
  • Next, add pasta to water when it is boiling and cook according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, shred the carrot set the shredded carrot aside.
  • When pasta has about 3 minutes to go add the green beans to the pot.
  • When the pasta has about 1 minute to go add the carrot to the pot.
  • Drain and Rinse the pasta and vegetables with cold water and drain well again.
  • Dump the drained pasta and vegetables into a serving bowl. Add the dressing and the milk. Gently toss the salad with the wooden spoon until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI



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Sautéed Garlic Shrimp combined with Three Cheese Tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes and basil make a tasty, colorful, and elegant lunch or dinner main dish.

Provided by Buitoni

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     BUITONI®

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 ounce) package BUITONI® Refrigerated Three Cheese Tortellini
6 raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
½ cup BUITONI® Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons BUITONI® Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat; cook shrimp, oil and garlic, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat.
  • Toss pasta with pesto. Add sun-dried tomatoes and basil; toss well. Top with shrimp and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 907.8 calories, Carbohydrate 92.4 g, Cholesterol 214.2 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1051.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

SHRIMP & TORTELLINI IN TOMATO CREAM



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This shrimp and pasta combination is one of my husband's favorites. It's healthy, and he doesn't even know it. It's also easy to halve the recipe for two. -Mary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
10 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced chives
Shredded Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook shrimp in 2 teaspoons oil until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and pepper flakes. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook shallots in remaining oil over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the tomatoes, clam juice, wine, vinegar, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; discard thyme sprigs. Stir in the cheese, cream, basil, chives and shrimp. , Drain tortellini; stir into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

TORTELLINI-SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD



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This fun, main dish salad dresses up ordinary Caesar salad with two surprise ingredients, cheese tortellini and popcorn shrimp. The result is a fantastic and filling combo.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups frozen breaded popcorn shrimp
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
8 cups torn romaine
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Prepare shrimp and tortellini according to package directions. In a large salad bowl, combine romaine and tomato; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Drain tortellini; toss with salad. Top with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 863mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use frozen shrimp. Thaw them quickly by placing them in a colander in the sink and running cold water over them.
  • Cook the shrimp properly. Shrimp should be cooked until they are pink and opaque. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality tortellini. Fresh or refrigerated tortellini will work best in this salad.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little dressing goes a long way.
  • Serve the salad chilled. This salad is best when it has had a chance to chill for at least 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

This creamy shrimp tortellini salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer potluck or picnic. The combination of shrimp, tortellini, vegetables, and creamy dressing is sure to please everyone.

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