Pesto Shrimp Gnocchi

Name: Pesto Shrimp Gnocchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound raw shrimp (thawed & peeled); 1/4 cup pesto; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine; 1 cup heavy/whipping cream; 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt & pepper; fresh parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
619 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pesto Shrimp Gnocchi

Nina Acevedo

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This pesto shrimp gnocchi recipe is made in one pan in about 30 minutes and turns store-bought gnocchi into a quick gourmet meal!

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Ingredients

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1 pound raw shrimp (thawed & peeled) see note
1/4 cup pesto
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste
fresh parsley chopped, to taste (optional)

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Instructions

If your shrimp are frozen, run them under cool water until they're fully thawed. Peel them and take the tails off.
Add the pesto, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chicken broth, and cream to a deep skillet over medium heat. Give it a stir until everything is combined.
Once the sauce starts to gently bubble, stir in the gnocchi. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes. The gnocchi cooks right in the sauce and the starch released thickens it up.
Give the gnocchi a stir and then stir in the shrimp. Cook for another minute (covered) and then give it a stir and cook for another minute (covered). Let it cook uncovered for another minute or two, stirring often, until the shrimp are fully cooked through.
Just before serving, stir in the parmesan cheese and season with extra salt & pepper as needed. I sprinkled some chopped parsley over top for some added freshness.

Notes

I used 31-40/pound size shrimp. Anything from 3/4 pound to 1 pound of shrimp will work. Many stores here (Canada) package the shrimp in 3/4 pound bags.
If the sauce becomes too thick at any point, add in a splash more cream or chicken broth to thin it out.
The gnocchi cooks right in the sauce. There is no need to pre-cook the gnocchi.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 619kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 380mg (127%) Sodium 1678mg (70%) Potassium 163mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1295IU (26%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 392mg (39%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 619 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	619kcal	31%
Carbohydrates	44g	15%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	34g	52%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Cholesterol	380mg	127%
Sodium	1678mg	70%
Potassium	163mg	3%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	1295IU	26%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	392mg	39%
Iron	7mg	39%