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Pesto Shrimp Gnocchi
Nawaal Ahmed

Creamy Pesto Shrimp Gnocchi with Peas (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)

Quick Creamy Pesto Shrimp Gnocchi Recipe for Weeknights
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 340 g potato gnocchi
  • 80 ml half-and-half cream
  • 50 ml milk
  • 60 g frozen peas
  • 60 g basil pesto
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil until it shimmers lightly
  2. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and slightly crisp on the outside
  3. Remove gnocchi and set aside while keeping the pan warm
  4. Add shrimp to the same pan and cook until they turn pink and opaque with a slight curl
  5. Stir in peas and cook briefly until heated through and bright green
  6. Pour in cream and milk, stirring gently as the mixture begins to simmer and thicken slightly
  7. Add pesto and mix until the sauce becomes smooth, fragrant, and evenly green
  8. Return gnocchi to the pan and toss until fully coated in the creamy sauce
  9. Season with salt and pepper, stirring until everything is glossy and well combined
  10. Remove from heat once the sauce clings to the gnocchi and shrimp beautifully

Notes

Protein: 18 g

Carbohydrates: 52 g

Fat: 14 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 4 g

Sodium: 520 mg