Description
A comforting dish featuring tender shrimp and soft gnocchi in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound of gnocchi
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added brightness, consider squeezing some lemon juice into the dish before serving.