Gnocchi with Pesto and Shrimp

Gnocchi with Pesto and Shrimp

Recipe by Erica Monjeau from allrecipes.com

Dinner 20 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 ounces pesto, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute asparagus and garlic in the hot oil until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked gnocchi to a bowl using a slotted spoon; set aside.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute shrimp, 2 tablespoons pesto, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in the hot oil until shrimp are fully cooked and opaque, about 5 minutes. Add cooked gnocchi, asparagus, remaining pesto, and remaining lemon juice; stir to combine. Serve.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 522
  • Carbohydrate: 28g
  • Fat: 33g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Sugar: 2g

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