Creamy Shrimp and Gnocchi Recipe | Ree Drummond
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 servings
Total: 25 min
Active: 25 min
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
Calories: 729
Total Fat: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Dietary Fiber: 8 g
Sugar: 8 g
Protein: 36 g
Cholesterol: 282 mg
Sodium: 1098 mg
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat and pour in the olive oil. At the same time, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Briefly rinse the shrimp to help separate them and remove any large ice chunks. Shake off extra water, then mix the shrimp with the lemon pepper seasoning.
- Place the seasoned shrimp in the hot oil, using tongs to arrange them in a single layer. Cover and cook until the shrimp begin to thaw and turn pink, about 2 minutes. Uncover, flip the shrimp, and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, flipping once more in the last minute. Once the shrimp are pink throughout, transfer them to a plate.
- Pour the white wine into the skillet, scraping the bottom to release any browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, pesto, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. The gnocchi are done when they float to the surface.
- Drain the gnocchi and add them to the sauce along with the frozen peas and the cooked shrimp, including any juices. Stir everything together and heat until the sauce thickens a bit more and all ingredients are well combined, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Finish with a garnish of fresh basil leaves and lemon slices.
