Description
A delightful combination of shrimp and gnocchi in a creamy basil pesto sauce, perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pkg gnocchi
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Add gnocchi to the same pan and cook according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, add heavy cream and basil pesto to the pan.
- Stir until combined and creamy.
- Return shrimp to the pan and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep it tender. Pair with a fresh side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg