Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors with a comforting texture, featuring creamy sauce infused with Cajun spices, tender shrimp, and pillowy gnocchi.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams of gnocchi
- 400 grams of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 250 milliliters of heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water, add the gnocchi, and cook until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add shrimp and Cajun seasoning, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then pour in heavy cream and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Add cooked gnocchi and shrimp back to the skillet, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, and mix until cheese melts and coats everything. Cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi if needed.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun, shrimp, gnocchi, creamy, dinner, recipe