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Shrimp and Tortellini in Cajun Cream Sauce

Demetra Overton Sweet Savant
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag fresh frozen or dried cheese filled tortellini
  • 1 tablespoon of canola or grapeseed oil
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic
  • one 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1-1/2 pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 or 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper depending on how hot you like it
  • 6-8 ounces baby spinach leaves

Instructions
 

  • Cook the tortellini according to package directions however reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes
  • Pour the oil into a separate skillet set over medium heat and saute the garlic for 30 seconds
  • Pour in the tomatoes and cream and simmer for 10 minutes to let the sauce reduce and thicken
  • Season the shrimp with salt, paprika and cayenne pepper
  • stir the shrimp and drained tortellini into the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes
  • Stir in the baby spinach and serve