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Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

This speedy dinner recipe combines shrimp with pillowy gnocchi, pesto and peas in a creamy sauce. Feel free to substitute the peas with other veggies such as broccoli or asparagus. Sprinkle in some crushed red pepper for a bit of heat, or garnish with grated Parmesan cheese to enhance the savory flavor.

Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated potato gnocchi
  • 8 ounces large peeled and deveined raw shrimp (about 8), patted dry
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half plus 2 tablespoons, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup refrigerated basil pesto
Directions:
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown in spots and plump, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Do not wipe the pan clean.
  2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook, stirring often, until pink on the outside but translucent in the center, about 2 minutes. Add peas; cook, stirring constantly, until just starting to soften, about 1 minute. Stir in the reserved gnocchi, 1/3 cup half-and-half and pepper; cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in pesto and the remaining 2 tablespoons half-and-half. Divide the mixture among 4 shallow bowls.
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