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Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Gnocchi

4.78 from 18 votes
up close shrimp and gnocchi in a bowl
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!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 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: 340 kcal, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Protein: 29 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 288 mg, Sodium: 1813 mg, Potassium: 238 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 34 IU, Vitamin C: 15 mg, Calcium: 237 mg, Iron: 7 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Author: Tiffany