Creamy Shrimp Gnocchi Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce Base
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup white wine
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½ cup broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound store-bought gnocchi, uncooked
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1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1½ cups fresh baby spinach, packed
→ Optional Garnishes
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley
# Instructions:
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Place a large deep skillet or sauté pan over low heat, add the olive oil and butter, and cook the minced garlic for a minute.
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Pour the white wine into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes.
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Stir in the broth and heavy cream. Bring the sauce back to a gentle boil.
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Add the salt, pepper, and gnocchi. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for 4 minutes.
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Remove the lid, stir the gnocchi, and add the shrimp. Stir well and cook uncovered on low heat for 3 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through. Stir the sauce regularly.
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Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the baby spinach. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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Serve the dish garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
# Notes:
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Any dry white wine will work. Non-alcoholic substitutions include extra broth with a teaspoon of lemon juice.
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Use fish, seafood, chicken, or vegetable broth. Shrimp or lobster base, like Better than Bouillon, is an excellent choice.
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Heavy cream is recommended to avoid sauce splitting. Alternatives like whipping or double cream are also suitable.
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Shelf-stable dried gnocchi works best for this recipe as it stores well and requires no refrigeration.
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For shrimp, use thawed 36/40 count for ideal texture and flavor.