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About This Healthy Recipe
This sheet-pan shrimp gnocchi meal combines potato dumplings, cherry tomatoes and spinach with a hand-chopped basil-walnut pesto. It uses a modest measured oil and cheese portion rather than an uncounted jar of sauce.
Prepare the gnocchi by its package boiling method first, drain well and then roast. Keep the pesto utensils clean while handling raw shrimp, and add the sauce only after the seafood is fully cooked.
Gnocchi nutrition uses a published manufacturer reference as a proxy, not an assumption that every brand is identical. Fiber is not provided on that label, so the displayed meal fiber is a lower-bound subtotal excluding gnocchi.
Why Readers May Like It
- 1Measured portions and clear staged oven cooking.
- 2Clear dry, cooked and drained ingredient weights.
- 3A complete four-serving meal with practical cooking cues.
Recipe Summary and Estimated Nutrition
The gnocchi reference label does not quantify fiber. Fiber shown is a lower-bound subtotal from the other ingredients, rather than a complete total.
Nutrition is estimated from the listed ingredient weights and the specific USDA records or manufacturer references linked below. Weights labeled dry, cooked or drained must be matched to that state.
4 servings
One serving is one quarter of the base batch. Values are estimates rather than laboratory analysis.
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Brands, drained weights, substitutions and final serving sizes can change these values.
Ingredient-by-Ingredient Nutrition Breakdown
Gram weights are the calculation basis; household measures are approximate. Cooking water is listed for preparation, and drained water is not included.
| Ingredient | Amount used | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw peeled deveined shrimp | about 1 lb 3 oz | 550 g | 468 kcal | 110.5 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| Shelf-stable potato gnocchi, as packaged | about 1 lb 2 oz | 500 g | 768 kcal | 21 g | 160 g | 2.5 g |
| Cherry tomatoes | about 3 cups | 400 g | 72 kcal | 3.5 g | 15.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Baby spinach | about 6 cups loosely packed | 180 g | 41 kcal | 5.1 g | 6.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Fresh basil, finely chopped | about 1 cup loosely packed | 25 g | 6 kcal | 0.8 g | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Walnuts, finely chopped | about 1/4 cup | 25 g | 164 kcal | 3.8 g | 3.4 g | 16.3 g |
| Parmesan, finely grated | about 1/4 cup | 25 g | 98 kcal | 8.9 g | 0.8 g | 6.2 g |
| Olive oil | 2 tablespoons | 28 g | 248 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 28 g |
| Lemon juice | 2 tablespoons | 30 g | 7 kcal | 0.1 g | 2.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves | 8 g | 12 kcal | 0.5 g | 2.6 g | 0 g |
| Black pepper | about 1/2 teaspoon | 1 g | 3 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| Full recipe estimate | 4 servings | — | 1887 kcal | 154.3 g | 192.3 g | 57.6 g |
How This Nutrition Estimate Was Prepared
- Match each listed ingredient to its linked food record or stated label reference.
- Multiply the per-100-g values by the listed gram weight and add the unrounded ingredient values.
- Divide the full calculation by four servings, then round for the cards.
- Recalculate if you change the ingredient brand, amount or serving yield.
Ingredient cells are rounded independently. The footer sums displayed cells; per-serving cards use the unrounded calculation, so small rounding differences are expected. Cooking-water losses affect finished weight, not the fixed four-serving calculation.
Ingredients
Measured ingredients
Step-by-Step Preparation
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Equipment
- Digital kitchen scale (paid link)
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- Large lidded cooking pot (paid link)
- Colander (paid link)
- Rimmed baking sheet set (paid link)
- Oven gloves (paid link)
- Flexible turner (paid link)
Before You Start
Prepare the gnocchi by its package boiling method first, drain well and then roast. Keep the pesto utensils clean while handling raw shrimp, and add the sauce only after the seafood is fully cooked.
Allow about 45 minutes. Components can overlap; use the doneness cues rather than the clock alone. Keep surfaces and utensils clean. The tray size, ingredient state and doneness cues matter more than an exact timer.
Heat the oven and weigh the batch
10 minutesHeat to 425°F / 220°C conventional, or 400°F / 200°C fan. Use a digital kitchen scale (paid link) for packaged gnocchi, peeled shrimp and measured pesto ingredients. Keep shrimp refrigerated until its preparation stage.
Prepare gnocchi by its package method
5–8 minutesUse a large lidded cooking pot (paid link) to boil the gnocchi according to its package directions, then drain thoroughly in a colander. Let excess steam escape for a few minutes before roasting. Do not add salt to the boiling water for this measured version.
Roast gnocchi and tomatoes
12–15 minutesToss drained gnocchi and tomatoes with 14 g oil and spread over two trays from a rimmed baking sheet set (paid link) in a shallow layer. Roast until the gnocchi begins to color and tomatoes soften, turning gently once.
Mix the chopped walnut pesto
5 minutesCombine finely chopped basil, walnuts, Parmesan, remaining 14 g oil, lemon, garlic and pepper. Keep this clean mixture separate from raw shrimp and its utensils.
Add shrimp to the trays
2 minutesPat the shrimp dry and place it among the gnocchi and tomatoes in a single layer. Avoid burying shrimp beneath wet tomatoes. Wash hands and raw-seafood preparation equipment.
Cook shrimp completely
6–9 minutesRoast until all shrimp flesh is pearly or white and opaque throughout. Check the largest pieces and continue cooking any still translucent inside.
Wilt the spinach
1–2 minutesScatter spinach over the safely cooked shrimp and gnocchi, then return briefly until the leaves wilt. Turn off the oven when the food is ready.
Fold in clean pesto
2 minutesUse a clean flexible turner (paid link) to fold the measured pesto through the hot finished meal. Keep all tomatoes and their juices with the gnocchi; do not add uncooked raw-shrimp juices.
Portion without extra cheese
2 minutesDivide shrimp, gnocchi, greens, tomatoes and pesto evenly among four bowls. Serve promptly.
How to Know It Is Ready
Shrimp is pearly or white and opaque throughout; gnocchi centers are tender.
Lightly roasted dumplings with juicy tomatoes and wilted spinach.
One quarter of shrimp, gnocchi, vegetables and measured pesto.
What This Meal Provides and What to Consider
Meal Balance
- The measured batch supplies about 38.6 g protein per serving.
- Vegetables and the listed grain or legume portions make this a full meal, rather than a protein-only snack.
Things to Consider
- Contains shellfish, wheat, milk and walnuts; gnocchi labels may list additional allergens.
- Packaged gnocchi can contribute substantial sodium. This recipe is not labeled low-sodium or gluten-free.
Who May Enjoy This Recipe?
Sheet-pan meal planning
People looking for a practical meal with a measured grain, protein or legume component.
Home cooking
Gnocchi nutrition uses a published manufacturer reference as a proxy, not an assumption that every brand is identical. Fiber is not provided on that label, so the displayed meal fiber is a lower-bound subtotal excluding gnocchi.
Measured portions
People who want to understand how ingredient weights relate to a four-serving batch.
How to Adjust the Meal
Smaller appetite
Serve a smaller portion and save the rest. Recalculate nutrition for the portion you actually eat rather than labeling an unchanged serving low-calorie.
Larger appetite
Add vegetables or another suitable accompaniment, and include those ingredients in the meal calculation.
Protein adjustments
If changing raw peeled deveined shrimp, check its product label and recalculate. A larger amount may also change texture and cooking requirements.
Substitutions, Dietary Notes, and Allergens
Practical Substitutions
- Use another potato gnocchi, following its cooking instructions and recalculating from its label.
- Use equal-weight chopped basil and parsley together for a milder herb mix.
Allergen Information
Contains shellfish, wheat, milk and walnuts; gnocchi labels may list additional allergens.
Check packaged ingredient labels for the allergens relevant to you. A substitution changes both the recipe and the calculation.
Storage and Meal Preparation
Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when the surroundings exceed 90°F (32°C). Use shallow containers and a refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder. Use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days; reheat hot leftovers to 165°F (74°C). Keep clean ready-to-eat sauces separate when that helps preserve texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
This measured method follows package preparation first. If your product specifically supports roasting directly, use its instructions and check the center texture, but do not assume the same timing works for every packaged or frozen type.
Yes, but weigh it and use its nutrition label instead of the listed basil, walnuts, cheese, oil and lemon mixture. Do not count both pesto versions together.
The listed ingredients provide an estimated 38.6 g protein per one quarter of the batch. Brands and portions can change this value.
Use the 2× or 3× control for gram quantities and serving count. Keep the per-serving estimate as a base guide; use larger cookware or batches and check doneness rather than multiplying the cooking time.
Nutrition Sources and Recipe Notes
These values are planning estimates, not individualized nutrition advice. Use the labels for your exact products when precision is important. The recipe has not been kitchen-tested and the image is a generated illustration of the intended dish.
Nutrition Data Sources
See our Nutrition Calculation Methodology for weights, rounding and substitutions.
Food Safety Reference
Recipe development note: this page does not claim independent kitchen testing. The image is illustrative and does not document a tested result. Ingredient-based nutrition estimates can change with brands, weighing state, preparation and serving size; use exact labels when precision matters.
Useful Tools for This Recipe
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