Gnocchi with Pesto and Shrimp

Description

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

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

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. 2 to 4 minutes.
3. Meanwhile
4. heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute asparagus and garlic in the hot oil until asparagus is tender
5. about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked gnocchi to a bowl using a slotted spoon; set aside.
6. Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute shrimp
7. 2 tablespoons pesto
8. and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in the hot oil until shrimp are fully cooked and opaque
9. about 5 minutes. Add cooked gnocchi
10. asparagus
11. remaining pesto
12. and remaining lemon juice; stir to combine. Serve.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4