Creamy Shrimp and Gnocchi with Garlic Parmesan
Indulge in Creamy Shrimp and Gnocchi with Garlic Parmesan – a comforting Italian dish that’s easy to make yet incredibly elegant. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
- Optional: red pepper flakes (for heat)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 3 minutes per side until they turn pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring gently until warmed. Gradually add parmesan cheese, mixing until melted.
- Fold in cooked gnocchi and shrimp, allowing everything to heat through for another couple of minutes while adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and optional red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg