Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas

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This speedy dinner recipe combines shrimp with pillowy gnocchi, pesto and peas in a creamy sauce. Feel free to substitute the peas with other veggies such as broccoli or asparagus. For a bit of heat, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper, or garnish with grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the savory flavor.

a recipe photo of Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas
Photo:

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
the ingredients to make the Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated potato gnocchi

  • 8 ounces large peeled and deveined raw shrimp (about 8), patted dry

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 1/3 cup half-and-half plus 2 tablespoons, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1/4 cup refrigerated basil pesto

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown in spots and plump, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Do not wipe the pan clean.

    a step in making the Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas

    Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall

  2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook, stirring often, until pink on the outside but translucent in the center, about 2 minutes. Add peas; cook, stirring constantly, until just starting to soften, about 1 minute. Stir in the reserved gnocchi, 1/3 cup half-and-half and pepper; cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

    a step in making the Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas

    Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall

  3. Remove from heat; stir in pesto and the remaining 2 tablespoons half-and-half. Divide the mixture among 4 shallow bowls.

    a step in making the Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas

    Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories 398, Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 109mg, Carbohydrates 41g, Total Sugars 4g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 531mg, Potassium 283mg

EatingWell.com, March 2024

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