Description
This Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi is a delicious fusion of tender gnocchi and succulent shrimp in a buttery, garlicky sauce with a hint of lemon. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi in salted water until they float to the top, then drain.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, then remove.
- Sauté garlic, then add wine or broth and lemon juice, reducing the sauce slightly.
- Return shrimp and gnocchi to the skillet, tossing in the sauce. Stir in remaining butter.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute white wine with chicken broth if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi, Shrimp and Gnocchi, Easy Shrimp Scampi, Gnocchi with Shrimp, Garlic Butter Gnocchi