Dairy-Free Shrimp with Tortellini worth repeating

This shrimp with tortellini and peas recipe is dairy-free, but you can make it with full dairy ingredients as well! It's a hearty, satisfying seafood pasta recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.

Seafood pasta is one of the most tasty combinations on the planet.

And if you're dairy-free like me, you don't have to skip out on this tasty cozy comfort food!

Shrimp tortellini with peas is an simple recipe that you can whip up in less than 30 minutes. That makes it the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. And it's also luxurious and restaurant quality for a cozy date night in. It's like your favorite restaurant's shrimp tortellini alfredo without the dairy!

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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

When We want a luxurious, fast lunch or "fancy" tasty meal for dinner in a hurry, this tortellini with shrimp and peas recipe always comes to the rescue!

Simple – This pasta recipe is so simple to make at home. A great recipe for beginning home cooks!
Fast – You can whip up this tasty shrimp scampi tortellini in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Simple – This is a quite simple recipe that calls for simply a few ingredients.
Tasty – This simple pasta dish is the epitome of restaurant-quality comfort food in the comfort of your own home. It's packed with a ton of flavor in a creamy sauce, with juicy shrimp and complementing textures in each bite.

🍤 Ingredient notes

Dairy-free tortellini – It's a lot easier to find a package of tortellini that's dairy-free these days compared to a few years ago. This dairy-free tortellini is the fave, and We usually find it at the local Whole Foods Market or New Seasons Market. You can also buy it online.
Shrimp – You can use fresh shrimp or frozen shrimp. If using frozen, be sure to thaw the shrimp before cooking. For size, We use large shrimp (31/40 size), but you can use jumbo shrimp or prawns.
Dairy-free butter– This is the favorite dairy-free butter that is available in sticks – which makes it perfect for baking and cooking – and as a spread.
Dairy-free cream – We am in LOVE with this dairy-free heavy cream alternative. It's super rich and creamy, and tastes simply like full dairy heavy cream.
Nutritional yeast – This is a staple in the dairy-free cooking! Nutritional yeast adds a nice depth of nutty flavor to the dish, and also works to slightly thicken up the sauce.
Peas – You can toss in frozen peas straight from the freezer since they cook up quickly.

Optional garnishes and mix-ins: red pepper flakes, fresh spinach, chopped fresh parsley, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

💡 For more dairy-free alternatives, be sure to check out the list of Dairy-Free Favorites for Cooking and Baking.

✅ Step-by-step instructions

A full list of ingredients and the detailed instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here's a visual step-by-step guide with photos of the process to help you make the most tasty tortellini shrimp dish!

Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions. While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce.
Add the olive oil to a large skillet or large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, add the garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, simply until the garlic has softened and is fragrant.

3. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook.
4. Lower the heat to medium heat, then add the dairy-free butter and once the butter is melted, add the dairy-free heavy cream alternative. Stir the ingredient together and allow the sauce to come to a low boil.

5. Stir in the nutritional yeast flakes.
6. Stir in the peas.

7. Add the cooked tortellini and stir to coat the pasta with the sauce.

8. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil and dairy-free parmesan alternative, if desired. Sprinkle some red pepper flakes for a little heat if you wish.

Serve and enjoy!

🥗 Serving ideas

Serve this creamy shrimp tortellini with a simple salad and some homemade French bread. Or try one of these simple side dishes:

🍷 Best wine pairings for shrimp tortellini

If you're looking for the best wine pairings for shrimp pasta, try serving it with a Sauvignon Blanc, a Vinho Verde, Pinot Grigio, or dry Riesling.

👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

Can We make this with regular dairy ingredients?

Absolutely! Yes, you can make this recipe using regular cheese tortellini, full dairy butter, cream, and parmesan cheese. The measurements of each ingredient will be the same as listed in the recipe for the dairy-free ingredients.

What's the best way to store seafood pasta leftovers?

Allow the food to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Can We reheat this pasta dish in the microwave?

Yes. Place a serving in a microwave-safe bowl, add about 1 to 2 teaspoons of water over the pasta, then microwave in 30-second increments until heated through. Stir the pasta in-between microwaving increments.

More shrimp pasta recipes

If you like this shrimp tortellini with peas recipe, try one of our other seafood recipes, pasta recipe s, or one of these shrimp pasta recipes below:

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Dairy-Free Shrimp Tortellini with Peas

By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 people This dairy-free pasta is rich and creamy. The ultimate dairy-free comfort food!

Ingredients

9 ounces dairy-free tortellini
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cups medium to large shrimp
1 tablespoon dairy-free butter
1 cup dairy-free heavy cream alternative
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
1 cup peas
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chiffonade basil leaves, optional
dairy-free parmesan alternative, optional

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce.
Add the olive oil to a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, add the garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes, simply until the garlic has softened and is fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, depending on the size and quantity of your shrimp. You simply want the shrimp to gain some color, but not cook the whole way through, as it will continue cooking during the next steps.
Lower the heat to medium, then add the dairy-free butter and once the butter is melted, add the dairy-free heavy cream alternative. Continue to stir the ingredients together.
Then stir in the nutritional yeast flakes until the flakes have blended well into the sauce.
Stir in the peas.
Add the cooked tortellini and stir to coat the pasta with the sauce.
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil and dairy-free parmesan alternative, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Makes 4 servings(approximately 2-2.25 ounces of pasta per person) Dairy-Free ingredients: We find this dairy-free tortellini in the local Whole Foods Market and New Seasons Market. You can also buy it online. We use this vegan butter, this dairy-free heavy cream, and this dairy-free grated parmesan alternative. We find all of the latter ingredients at the local grocery store, in the vegan section and sometimes in the regular dairy section. Storage: allow the food to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat: Place a serving in a microwave-safe bowl, add about 1 teaspoon of water, then microwave in 30-second increments until heated through. Stir in between microwave increments.

Nutrition

Calories: 664 kcal, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Protein: 32 g, Fat: 41 g, Saturated Fat: 18 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 250 mg, Sodium: 1007 mg, Potassium: 425 mg, Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 6 g, Vitamin A: 1266 IU, Vitamin C: 15 mg, Calcium: 200 mg, Iron: 2 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.