Shrimp and Gnocchi with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
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Light, airy gnocchi tossed with tender shrimp and the most amazing cream sauce you’ll want to drink!
You know I don’t have to convince any of you when it comes to a garlic parmesan cream sauce.
So go ahead and do that emergency grocery run. You’ll need DeLallo Potato Gnocchi, fresh shrimp, and a whole mess of Parmesan and garlic.
Then, serve it right in that skillet because we can’t waste a single drop of that cream sauce. We just can’t.
I DON’T LIKE THYME/BASIL. CAN I SUBSTITUTE SOMETHING ELSE?
Absolutely! You can substitute rosemary or oregano (dried or fresh!) or any other herb of your choosing. And because dried herbs are often more potent/concentrated than fresh herbs, you need less when using dry. The correct ratio is 1 tablespoon fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon dried herbs.
WHAT IS HALF AND HALF?
Half and half is equal parts of whole milk and cream. For 1 cup half and half, you can substitute 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream or 2/3 cup skim/low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream.
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley leaves
For the garlic parmesan cream sauce
¼cupunsalted butter
4clovesgarlic, minced
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1cupchicken broth, or more, as needed
1teaspoondried thyme
½teaspoondried basil
½cuphalf and half*
½cupfreshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi according to package instructions; drain well.
Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Stir in shrimp and gnocchi, and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Notes
*Half and half is equal parts of whole milk and cream. For 1 cup half and half, you can substitute 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream or 2/3 cup skim or low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream.
Disclosure:This post is sponsored by the National Fisheries Institute Shrimp Council. As always, I only partner with brands that I love and truly believe in, allowing me to create more quick and easy recipes to get us through the week without breaking the bank. All opinions expressed are my own.