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!
Servings: 4 servings
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.
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
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 288mg | Sodium: 1813mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 7mg
