Shrimp and Gnocchi with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

Name: Shrimp and Gnocchi with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package gnocchi; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound medium shrimp; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; ¼ cup unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ cup half and half*; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Course
Main Course

Shrimp and Gnocchi with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

Iris Warren

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Light, airy gnocchi tossed with tender shrimp and the most amazing cream sauce you'll want to drink!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 (16-ounce) package gnocchi
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

For the garlic parmesan cream sauce

¼ cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth or more, as needed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ cup half and half*
½ cup freshly grated parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi according to package instructions; drain well.
Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
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.
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.
Stir in shrimp and gnocchi, and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Notes

*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 or low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream.