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Skillet Gnocchi with Shrimp & Asparagus

Skillet Gnocchi with Shrimp & Asparagus

SKILLET GNOCCHI WITH SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS

Soft plump dumplings in a parmesan gravy mixed with sauteed shrimp and asparagus

This recipe is so easy and unique with the potato gnocchi and asparagus. You may be wondering what the heck is gnocchi. Well, Let me explain these yummy little dumplings for you.  Gnocchi’s plump, pillowy texture and mild, delicate flavor make them perfect for rich, hearty sauces. They are thick, small, and soft dumplings that are most often made out of potatoes, wheat flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs then rolled out before it is cut into small pieces about the size of a wine cork. The little dumplings are then pressed with a fork to make ridges that can hold the sauce. Gnocchi is usually eaten as a replacement for pasta.

 

WHAT YOU NEED

olive oil
gnocchi
onion
shrimp
asparagus
chicken bouillon cube
pepper
salt
parmesan cheese
crushed red pepper

 

HOW TO MAKE IT

Add 1 bouillon cube to 3/4 cup water. Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat with the olive oil. Add the gnocchi and cook for about 10 minutes tossing often to brown on all sides.

Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Chop the onions Add a little more oil and sautee the onions for 2 minutes.

 

Chop the asparagus and add to the pan along with the chicken broth cover and cook for 4 minutes.

Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper cover and cook for another 4 minutes.

Return the gnocchi to the pan mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.

Add the parmesan cheese and lemon juice mix well and remove from heat. Transfer to a serving bowl sprinkle with crushed red pepper and enjoy.

Skillet Gnocchi with Shrimp & Asparagus

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Cook Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz gnocchi
  • 1/2 onion (chopped)
  • 1 bunch asparagus (chopped)
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • add 1 bouillon cube to 3/4 cup water
  • heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan
  • add the gnocchi and cook for 10 minutes stirring often to brown on all sides for
  • transfer to a bowl and set aside
  • add a little more oil to the pan and sautee the onions for 2 minutes
  • chop the asparagus and add to the pan along with the chicken broth.
  • cover and let cook for 4 minutes
  • add the shrimp, salt, and pepper recover and cook for another 4 minutes
  • add the gnocchi and remove from the heat
  • add the parmesan cheese and lemon juice mix well
  • transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle crushed red pepper over the top and serve
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