Creamy Shrimp Scampi Tortellini Bake

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup chicken stock
• 0.5 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 1 lemon juice (from one small lemon)
• 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided for the sauce)
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• garlic (minced, as much as desired)
• 24 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
• 6 tbsp garlic and herb butter (such as Kerrygold)
• 2 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for seasoning shrimp)
• garlic butter seasoning (such as Heath Riles, to taste)
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.33 cup grated parmesan cheese (for the topping)
• 0.33 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a 9x13 inch deep-dish glass baking dish, combine 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 3/4 cup heavy cream, the juice of one small lemon, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and minced garlic to taste. Whisk everything together until well combined.

3. 3

   Add 24 ounces of cheese tortellini to the baking dish and mix until the pasta is evenly coated in the liquid.

4. 4

   Place 6 tablespoons of garlic and herb butter in the center of the dish.

5. 5

   Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   While the pasta is baking, place 2 pounds of peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp in a bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with garlic butter seasoning (or your preferred seasoning). Toss to coat and let sit.

7. 7

   After 20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and uncover. Add the seasoned shrimp to the dish, stirring them into the pasta and sauce.

8. 8

   Top the mixture with 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/3 cup grated parmesan, and 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs.

9. 9

   Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20 minutes at 375°F (190°C) until the shrimp are cooked through and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.

Notes

The author recommends using a 9x13 Pyrex dish. For the butter, Kerrygold Garlic and Herb is suggested for extra flavor. While pre-shredded mozzarella was used in the video, shredding your own cheese usually results in a better melt.

Nutrition per serving

• dinner
• main course
• seafood
• pasta
• baked
• shrimp scampi
• easy dinner