Shrimp and Gnocchi

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces packaged Potato Gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 pound Medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsleys Leaves, chopped

Cream Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1/2 cup Half and Half
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat; add shrimp, salt and pepper; cook stir occasionally until pink, 2-3 minutes; set aside
  3. Cream sauce: melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic; cook stir frequently for 1-2 minutes; whisk in flour until lightly browned, 1 minute
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil; cook whisking constantly until incorporated, 1-2 minutes; stir in half and half and Parmesan until thickened, 1-2 minutes; if the mixture is too thick add more half and half; season with salt and pepper
  5. Stir in shrimp and gnocchi; toss to combine; serve immediately; garnish with parlsey