Dinner

Shrimp with Asparagus, Pesto and Gnocchi is for Dinner.

Shrimp with Asparagus, Pesto and Gnocchi takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Shrimp with Asparagus, Pesto and Gnocchi takes 10 minutes to cook.

Shrimp with Asparagus, Pesto and Gnocchi makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Shrimp with Asparagus, Pesto and Gnocchi are:

2 quarts plus 1 tablespoon water divided.
1 16 oz. package of vacuum packed gnocchi ( such as Vigo)
4 cups (1inch) sliced asparagus ( about 1 pound)
1 pound of large (about 32 shrimp) peeled and divined large shrimp, coarsely chopped , save 12 for plating.
1 cup basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted ( Watch carefully)
toast in pan, do not burn. or a few minutes in oven.
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Here is how you make Shrimp with Asparagus, Pesto and Gnocchi:

1. Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in a large pot. ( Dutch oven)Add gnocchi to pot , cook 4 minutes or until done. ( Gnocchi will rise to the surface). Remove with a slotted spoon, place in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and shrimp to pan with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Cook till shrimp are done, about 5 minutes. Drain . Add shrimp mixture to bowl with gnocchi.2. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon of water, basil, and next 4 ingredients through garlic in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. scrape sides if necessary. Drizzle the 4 teaspoons of olive oil through food chute with food processor running until well blended. Add basil pesto mixture to bowl with gnocchi ,shrimp and asparagus.Toss to coat.serve immediatelyServing Size: 4, 2 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TUBLADY.

The nutritional information for Shrimp with Asparagus, Pesto and Gnocchi is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 312.9

• Total Fat: 11.1 g
• Cholesterol: 87.0 mg
• Sodium: 528.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 37.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 18.8 g

Shrimp with Asparagus, Pesto and Gnocchi is Italian cuisine.