Description
Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas is a comforting dish that combines tender shrimp, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant peas in a luscious creamy pesto sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound Shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 pound Gnocchi, shelf-stable
1/2 cup Vegetable broth
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup Basil pesto
1 cup Peas, froze
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Pinch Red pepper flakes, optional
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined, pat dry, and mince garlic. Measure broth, heavy cream, and pesto
- Cook the Gnocchi: Boil salted water, add gnocchi, and cook until they float, usually 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add shrimp in a single layer, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside
- Aromatics and Sauce Base: Lower heat, add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, pour in broth, and bring to a simmer
- Build the Creamy Pesto Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and pesto, whisk until smooth and warm, about 1-2 minutes
- Combine Everything: Add gnocchi, peas, and shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat
- Finish with Cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and heat for another 1-2 minutes
- Serve: Dish into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil
Notes
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg