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Pesto Shrimp Gnocchi

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. If your shrimp are frozen, run them under cool water until they're fully thawed. Peel them and take the tails off.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.