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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Gnocchi
Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Gnocchi is a dish you might feel like you don't deserve, but oh, boy you do! Creamy, garlicky, buttery, plump shrimp and soft, tender, pillowy gnocchi come together in a lemony cream sauce that's simply divine, and in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and de-veined
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ cup heavy cream or fat free half and half
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
- cracked black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, fresh thyme or parsley optional toppings
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add gnocchi, boil three minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in gnocchi and shrimp for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in broth, lemon juice and heavy cream.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-10 minutes until sauce is reduced by half and thickened to a nice, creamy consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with optional toppings (herbs, cracked black pepper, parmesan cheese) and serve.
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Notes
- Heavy cream will make the sauce creamier and give it a richer flavor. For a lighter option, use fat free half and half - the sauce will be slightly less creamy and rich but still completely delicious.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
288mg
(96%)
Sodium
1813mg
(76%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
34IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
237mg
(24%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 288mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 1813mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.