Carol V's Garlic Shrimp & Cheese Tortellini
- 1 lb shrimp, steamed
- 1 lb fresh cheese tortellini
- 3 quarts boiling salt water
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 23 cup half-and-half or 23 cup heavy cream or 23 cup fat-free condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 14 teaspoon cajun seasoning (to taste)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (more or less according to taste)
- 1 dash cayenne, may be omitted
- Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a pot large enough to hold all ingredients, melt margarine, remove from heat and add half-and-half or cream, sherry, parmesan and flour.
- Whisk well and add garlic, Cajun seasoning and cayenne, heat until sauce thickens.
- Add more cream (or plain milk) if too thick or whisk milk and flour together and add if too thin.
- Add shrimp and drained tortellini, stir gently until heated through and serve.
shrimp, fresh cheese tortellini, boiling salt water, butter, sherry, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, flour, cajun seasoning, garlic, cayenne
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/carol-vs-garlic-shrimp-cheese-tortellini-314716 (may not work)