Gnocchi with Pesto and Shrimp

Shrimp and asparagus are sauteed with gnocchi in pesto for a quick and easy weeknight dinner you'll enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 522 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.