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Shrimp and Tortellini in Cajun Cream Sauce
Demetra Overton Sweet Savant
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
28
minutes
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Total Time
38
minutes
mins
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