Shrimp And Tortellini Skewers Recipes

TORTELLINI SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on packaged; drain and cool.
• Place dressing in shallow glass or plastic bowl.
• Stir in tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, stirring once to coat.
• Drain tortellini mixture.
• Thread tortellini, shrimp and tomatoes alternately on each of twelve 6-inch skewers.
• Variation:.
• For a meatless predinner treat, leave off the shrimp and use whole pittted ripe olives or small whole mushrooms.

SHRIMP AND TORTELLINI SKEWERS WITH DIP

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
• Heat the olive oil in a nonstick frying pan, saute the minced garlic for several minutes until tender.
• Add the shrimp and heat through.
• Drain the tortellini and add to the shrimp.
• Mix throughly and remove from heat.
• When cool enough to handle, thread the skewers with a tortellini, a shrimp, a tortellini, a shrimp, a tortellini, a cherry tomato.
• Arrange on serving platter and serve with dip.
• Dip: Heat skillet over medium heat, add the unpeeled garlic and cook (turning) until skin is browned on all sides and garlic is softened, about 7 minutes.
• Cool the garlic then peel and mash.
• Mix the mashed garlic, mayonnaise, parmesan, pesto, milk and pepper throughly and put in serving dish.

SHRIMP TORTELLINI PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., Drain tortellini mixture; add to skillet. Stir in salt, thyme, pepper and remaining oil; toss to coat.

SHRIMP & TORTELLINI IN TOMATO CREAM

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.

TORTELLINI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine tortellini with pesto sauce and mix well.
• Cut each tomato into 4 strips.
• Place one tortellini onto a skewer, followed by a piece of sundried tomato. (I found it most effective to hook each piece of sundried tomato to the skewer twice).
• Add another tortellini and tomato piece, ending with a third tortellini.
• Chill until ready to serve.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI

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.