This easy Shrimp Scampi Tortellini Skillet is the perfect dinner for a busy night! Frozen shrimp scampi tossed with cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese - restaurant quality homemade!
Ahhh... the elusive date night. With three little boys, a house, and a blog to take care of, date nights have all but become a thing of the past in this house, unfortunately.
About two months ago, we were attempting to get together for dinner with the Senior Pastor of our church and his wife. Oh my word, it was torturous! The texting, the messaging, the checking of several calendars back and forth - and it was completely the fault of our schedule that prevented us from getting together with them. Thankfully we were finally able to make a date and we had such a wonderful time with them.
The craziness of our life right now deters us from having a kid-free date night very often, I will definitely admit. It's just easier to have a night at home free from any extra responsibilities. A few weeks ago, we had some leftovers from a church event that was graciously given to us. When the kids were in bed, we enjoyed a mini buffet together while watching our favorite show. It was SO NICE. No hassle getting the kids dressed and diaper bag ready to go to their Grandparents' house. No stress making sure we're home in a reasonable amount of time. Just a night together, in comfy clothes, and yummy food.
We love seafood so much, that almost every "date night" around here includes shrimp - we are seafood addicts, for sure! This insanely easy Shrimp Scampi Tortellini Skillet absolutely qualifies as a date night meal, but what's even better is that it's easy and fast enough to be perfect for any other dinner during the week. In minutes from stove to plate, you'll absolutely love it!
Shrimp Scampi Tortellini Skillet
By Kelly Miller
Shrimp Scampi pasta recipe with tortellini, cherry tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients: 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini 12 oz frozen SeaPak Shrimp Scampi 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons fresh basil, torn 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Instructions:
Fill a large stockpot halfway with water, heat to boiling, and add frozen tortellini. Cook for 4 minutes or until tortellini are floating.
Meanwhile, place frozen shrimp scampi in a deep skillet preheated on medium high. Add cherry tomatoes and basil.
Saute, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes.
When tortellini is done, add it to the shrimp skillet, turning to coat pasta with sauce evenly.
Serve immediately topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Seriously, 20 minutes stands between you and this amazing seafood skillet dinner - what in the world are you waiting for?!
SeaPak is our favorite seafood brand and I often grab a box or two on my way through Walmart while grocery shopping. You'll never know when we'll be in the mood for a date night or a quick weeknight dinner! The USDA recommends eating at least two 4 oz servings of seafood each week. We are more than happy to include shrimp, America's favorite seafood, as a way to meet our weekly goal!
I hope I've inspired you to try this dish and "Make it Shrimptacular" - let me know how you will personalize this recipe in your own kitchen to make it a family favorite. It sure is one of ours! To find SeaPak in a store near you, click here for the product locator. Be sure to follow SeaPak on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for more seafood inspirational recipes and ideas, too!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of SeaPak. The opinions and text are all mine.
