Creamy Asparagus Gnocchi with Shrimp

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this elegant yet effortless Creamy Asparagus Gnocchi with Shrimp. This dish brings together tender potato gnocchi, crisp spring asparagus, and succulent shrimp in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that comes together in one pan, perfect for a cozy night in or a quick gourmet fix.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 545
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Potato Gnocchi
  • 1 lb Shrimp
  • 1 lb Asparagus cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated
  • 2 medium Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • To taste: Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Boil the Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they pop up to the surface.
  2. Reserve and Drain: Before draining, reserve ¼ cup of the starchy cooking water. Drain the gnocchi and set aside.
  3. Sear the Shrimp: In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil. Sauté the shrimp until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  4. Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, add the minced garlic and asparagus. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Create the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let simmer.
  6. Combine and Thicken: Add the reserved pasta water, cooked gnocchi, and the sautéed shrimp back into the pan.
  7. Final Simmer: Stir everything together and cook until the sauce thickens and perfectly coats the gnocchi. Serve immediately.