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a wooden spoon resting in a silver skillet filled with creamy gnocchi shrimp scampi
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Creamy Gnocchi Shrimp Scampi

Gnocchi shrimp scampi features pillowy potato dumplings tossed with shrimp in a creamy garlic butter sauce. It's a to-die for dinner, perfect for beginner cooks since it tastes gourmet but requires little skill and is budget-friendly!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz pkg gnocchi
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 tsp basil
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • fresh minced parsley for garnish optional
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Instructions

  • Prepare gnocchi according to package directions, drain and set aside
    1 16 oz pkg gnocchi
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the shrimp, salt and pepper, and cook until pink on both sides; remove from the skillet and set aside
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 lb shrimp, salt and pepper
  • Melt the butter in the same skillet, then add the garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly
    1/4 cup butter, 4 cloves garlic, 1/3 tsp basil, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Add in the heavy cream, chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a simmer
    3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Allow to cook about 5 minutes to thicken the sauce, then stir in the parmesan cheese and mix well
    1/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • Add the gnocchi and shrimp to the sauce and toss to coat, allow to cook 2-3 minutes to make sure everything is heated through
  • Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving for the sauce to thicken more, then serve with a sprinkle of parsley, and extra parmesan if desired
    fresh minced parsley for garnish

Notes

  • Gnocchi tends to cook very quickly and be done when it floats. Keep an eye on it while you cook so you don't over cook it and wind up with mushy dumplings.
  • Don't want to use gnocchi? Substitute pasta instead or even a filled pasta like ravioli or tortellini.
  • You could always add a little extra garlic to kick it up even more!

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1098IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 0.5mg