Shrimp and Gnocchi with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
- Shrimp and Gnocchi with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
- TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
- SHRIMP AND GNOCCHI WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Recipe
- Ingredients
- Instructions
‘Light, airy gnocchi tossed with tender shrimp and the most amazing cream sauce you’ll want to drink!
You know I don’t have to convince any of you when it comes to a garlic parmesan cream sauce.
So go ahead and make that emergency grocery run. You’ll need gnocchi, fresh shrimp, and a whole mess of fresh Parmesan and garlic.
So what do we have here? Tender, juicy shrimp is laced with a silky garlic-Parm-infused cream sauce. A cream sauce made of dreams. All tossed alongside some pillowy gnocchi to make for the most perfect fancy weeknight meal.
You’ll want to serve right in that skillet with some crusty bread to sop up all that sauce because we can’t waste a single drop. We just can’t.
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
Large cast iron skillet
SHRIMP AND GNOCCHI WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You can thaw frozen shrimp overnight, transferring it from the freezer to the fridge the day before. For a quick thaw, you can run them under cold water until completely thawed, about 5-10 minutes. Pat them dry as thoroughly as possible to remove any excess moisture (so they can brown nicely and evenly).
Absolutely! You can substitute rosemary or oregano (dried or fresh!) or any other herb of your choosing. And because dried herbs are often more potent/concentrated than fresh herbs, you need less when using dry. The correct ratio is 1 tablespoon fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon dried herbs.
Half and half is equal parts of whole milk and cream. For 1 cup half and half, you can substitute 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream or 2/3 cup skim/low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream.
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Recipe
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi according to package instructions; drain well.
2. Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
3. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Stir in shrimp and gnocchi, and gently toss to combine.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
