Best 6 Gnocchi With Pesto And Shrimp Recipes

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In search of culinary bliss? Look no further! This article presents a tantalizing journey into the world of flavors, guiding you towards the ultimate recipe for "gnocchi with pesto and shrimp". This dish, a symphony of textures and tastes, combines the soft, pillowy texture of gnocchi with the vibrant green of pesto, all complemented by the succulent sweetness of shrimp. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds singing in harmony.

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GNOCCHI WITH SWEET BASIL PESTO AND GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP



Gnocchi with Sweet Basil Pesto and Garlic Butter Shrimp image

This buttery, garlicky shrimp and pesto over gnocchi or pasta is a comfort food I like to cook once in a while. Serve it with garlic toast and, if you like, a plain salad.

Provided by golddigge

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch fresh sweet basil, stemmed
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
4 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ pound raw shrimp
1 (12 ounce) package potato gnocchi

Steps:

  • Combine basil, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, whole garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a blender; puree until pesto is smooth.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • 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. Drain. Mix pesto into gnocchi and serve with shrimp. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 174.5 mg, Fat 55.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 2288.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

PESTO GNOCCHI WITH SHRIMP RECIPE



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A simple and authentic Italian weeknight pasta recipe using premade gnocchi and homemade pesto.

Provided by Shawn Williams

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces gnocchi
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
1/2 cup basil pesto sauce (use homemade for best results)
1/4 cup light cream
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups basil leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 garlic cloves
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all pesto ingredients except for the olive oil in a food processor or blender. Blend until mixed and smooth. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until combined. Pesto should not be too soupy or fine. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick pan on medium heat. Cook the shrimp until fully cooked through and no longer translucent, about 2-3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and add in gnocchi. Boil for about 2 minutes or until gnocchi starts to float to the top, about 4-5 minutes. Strain well and transfer to the pan with the shrimp. Turn the heat to low and add in the pesto sauce and cream, stirring until fully green and coated in pesto sauce.
  • Let sit on low heat for 2-3 minutes and serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 583 calories, Sugar 2g, Sodium 484mg, Fat 25.9g, SaturatedFat 4.9g, Carbohydrate 56.7g, Fiber 1g, Protein 30.2g, Cholesterol 160mg

GNOCCHI WITH PESTO AND SHRIMP



Gnocchi with Pesto and Shrimp image

This combination of flavors is surprisingly delicious. Use homemade gnocchi and/or pesto for even better flavor!

Provided by Erica Monjeau

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 205.9 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 573.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

GNOCCHI WITH PESTO SAUCE



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Perk up gnocchi and vegetables with a flavorful pesto sauce. If you don't have pine nuts for the topping, skip or substitute any nut you like. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup chopped tomatoes
Toasted pine nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini and pepper until zucchini is tender., Add pesto and gnocchi, stirring gently to coat. Stir in tomatoes. If desired, top with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CREAMY SHRIMP AND GNOCCHI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
1 pound frozen peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp (16/20)
2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 cup white wine
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto
2 lemons, both zested and 1 sliced, for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
One 17.5-ounce package gnocchi
2 cups frozen peas
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
  • Lightly rinse the shrimp to help separate them and remove any large pieces of ice. Shake off any excess water, then toss the shrimp with the lemon pepper seasoning.
  • Add the shrimp to the hot oil, using tongs to move into a single layer. Cover and let cook until the shrimp start to defrost and turn pink, about 2 minutes. Uncover, flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, flipping for the final minute. Check that the shrimp are pink all over, then remove to a plate.
  • Deglaze the skillet with the wine, scraping the bottom. Add the cream, mascarpone, pesto, lemon zest and good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering for 1 to 2 minutes and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
  • Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. When the gnocchi are ready, they will begin to float.
  • Drain the gnocchi and add to the sauce along with the frozen peas and the shrimp with any juices. Stir and heat through until the sauce has thickened a little more and everything is combined, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Garnish with the basil and lemon slices.

GNOCCHI WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS, AND PESTO



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From Cooking Light, July, 2007 from the Superfast section. This recipe uses a package of already prepared gnocchi but uncooked shrimp and you make the pesto. If you followed but used prepared shrimp and bottled pesto-that would be SUPER FAST! I haven't tried it yet but like the way this sounds. Serving size is 2 cups.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 quarts water
1 tablespoon water
1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi, vacuum-packed such as Vigo- I have a frozen package from Trader Joe's
1 lb asparagus, about 4 cups, cut into 1 inch sticks
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped
1 cup basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons garlic, minced, bottled is fine
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a Dutch oven and then add the gnocchi; cook 4 minutes or until done (they rise to the surface).
  • Remove with a slotted spoon; place in a large bowl.
  • Add asparagus and shrimp to the pan; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done.
  • Drain and add the shrimp and asparagus to the gnocchi.
  • Combine the 1 tablespoons water, basil, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides.
  • Drizzle oil through food chute with processor on; process until well blended.
  • Add salt and basil mixture to shrimp mixture; toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 175, Sodium 378.6, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 28

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the pesto sauce. Fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil will give you the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can make the pesto sauce by hand. Just chop the basil, garlic, and pine nuts very finely and then stir them together with the olive oil.
  • You can use any type of shrimp for this recipe, but large shrimp will be easier to handle.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • If you don't have gnocchi, you can use another type of pasta, such as penne or spaghetti.
  • Serve the gnocchi with pesto and shrimp immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and basil.

Conclusion:

Gnocchi with pesto and shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy pesto sauce and succulent shrimp pair perfectly with the pillowy gnocchi. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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