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Creamy Shrimp Gnocchi
This Creamy Shrimp Gnocchi is a great one-pan meal that blends simplicity and sophistication in a dish that tastes like something from your favorite Italian restaurant! This is delicious and surprisingly easy to prepare with just a few grocery store ingredients. Succulent shrimp, pillowy soft gnocchi, and a lusciously creamy sauce all come together in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 550 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup white wine (see note 1)
- ½ cup broth (see note 2)
- 1 cup heavy cream (see note 3)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound store-bought gnocchi uncooked (see note 4)
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined (see note 5)
- 1½ cups fresh baby spinach packed
- salt & pepper
- fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Place a large deep skillet or sauté pan over low heat, add the olive oil and butter, and then cook the minced garlic for a minute.1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter3 cloves garlic
- Pour the wine and bring to a simmer; cook for 2 minutes.¼ cup white wine
- Add the broth and heavy cream, bringing the sauce back to a gentle boil.½ cup broth1 cup heavy cream
- Stir in the salt, pepper and gnocchi, cover the pan, and cook over medium-low heat for 4 minutes.½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper1 pound store-bought gnocchi
- Remove the lid, stir the gnocchi well, then add the shrimp. Stir well and cook uncovered on low heat for 3 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through. Be sure to stir your sauce regularly while cooking the shrimp.1 pound raw shrimp
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the baby spinach.1½ cups fresh baby spinach
- Check the seasonings and serve garnished with parsley. salt & pepper fresh parsley
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Notes
- Any dry white wine will work. If you don't consume alcohol, you can replace it with extra broth and a teaspoon of lemon juice.
- I typically opt for either my homemade shrimp stock or a carton of fish stock. However, feel free to substitute with any broth you choose, such as seafood, chicken, or vegetable. Alternatives like Better than Bouillon fish or lobster base can work wonderfully. (made up as directed)
- The recipe calls for heavy cream; honestly, I wouldn't recommend substituting it with half and half in this case. Using half and half runs the risk of the sauce splitting when you add wine, which isn't an issue with heavy cream. You can use whipping cream or double cream.
- I buy shelf-stable dried gnocchi, which you can find in the pasta aisle at the grocery store. It is usually vacuum-packed and lasts several months in the pantry or cupboard.
- I go for a 36/40 count. If you are using frozen, ensure they're completely thawed before cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
550kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
219mg
(73%)
Sodium
879mg
(37%)
Potassium
297mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2251IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 219mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 879mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2251IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.