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.
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CREAMY SHRIMP TORTELLINI
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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