Easy Pesto Shrimp Tortellini Salad
Just 4 main ingredients in only 20 minutes - the perfect quick + easy dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined (thawed and patted dry if frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of garlic salt oregano, paprika and pepper
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (I used Buitoni)
- 7 oz refrigerated basil pesto (I used Buitoni Basil Pesto Sauce)
- 2 cups halved or quartered grape tomatoes
- fresh parsley for garnish if desired
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss together the shrimp, olive oil, garlic salt , oregano, paprika and pepper; to coat evenly. Marinate for 10 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions.
- Once tortellini is done or close to done, heat a large skillet over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Add the marinated shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally for 4 to 5 minutes (about 2 mins on each side) or until cooked through.
- Transfer cooked tortellini, shrimp, pesto and tomatoes to a large serving bowl and garnish with parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
I used refrigerated (fresh) tortellini but you can use any type such as frozen or dried. Just follow the package directions.
Nutrition
Calories: 758kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1725mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1825IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 4mg