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!
Servings: 4
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
- 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
Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 380mg | Sodium: 1678mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1295IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 392mg | Iron: 7mg
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