Gorgonzola Gnocchi With Shrimp
Gorgonzola Gnocchi with Shrimp features tender potato gnocchi and succulent shrimp all tossed in a creamy, cheesy gorgonzola sauce! This dish is easy enough to whip up for an easy weeknight meal, yet impressive enough for a weekend dinner party!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked shrimp
- 16 ounce package gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- salt and pepper
- chopped chives, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Mine took about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set the gnocchi aside.
- Heat a large skillet with 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Add in shrimp and saute for 3-4 or until the shrimp is no longer opaque.Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Stir in onions and saute for 3-4 minutes or until they start to soften and get some color. Add in garlic and cook for 1-2 additional minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2-3 minutes then stir in the gorgonzola cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is thickend.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add in the cooked gnocchi and shrimp and toss to coat them in the sauce.Serve immediately with fresh chives for garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 21gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 997mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1184IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 5mg