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Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Butter Gnocchi with Shrimp

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A quick and comforting one-pan dish featuring pillowy gnocchi, tender shrimp, and a rich Tuscan butter cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) potato gnocchi, store-bought or homemade
  • 12 ounces (340g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil preferred)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of oregano, basil, thyme)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse 12 ounces (340g) of raw shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside. (5 minutes)
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding browning the garlic.
  4. Add 1 pound (450g) potato gnocchi to the skillet. Stir gently to coat in the buttery garlic mixture. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi begin to turn golden and slightly crispy on edges.
  5. Slowly pour in 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream and add 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir well and let simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in 3 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach and the cooked shrimp. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and shrimp are heated through.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Stir gently to melt cheese into the sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or extra Parmesan.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water or chicken broth to loosen. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Use gluten-free gnocchi for a gluten-free version. Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for dairy-free. Fresh spinach can be replaced with baby kale or arugula. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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Keywords: gnocchi, shrimp, Tuscan, creamy, one-pan, quick dinner, butter sauce, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes

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