Creamy Shrimp And Gnocchi Recipes

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, mushrooms, and brown sugar. Cook and stir until the onion has cooked to a deep brown color, about 10 minutes. Remove the caramelized onions and set aside.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the gnocchi and return to a boil. Cook until the gnocchi floats to the top, about 3 minutes; drain, and keep warm.
• Place the skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the shrimp. Cook and stir until the shrimp have turned pink on the outside and are no longer translucent in the center, about 5 minutes. Add the caramelized onions, sour cream, paprika, and saffron. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to simmer, then gently fold in the cooked gnocchi, then season to taste with salt.
• Pour the gnocchi into a serving dish, and sprinkle with shredded basil and Parmesan cheese to serve.

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Wash the potatoes, pat dry and rub with olive oil. Put the oiled potatoes on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and bake until the potatoes are easily pierced with a small knife, 45 to 60 minutes. Set aside to cool. This may be done up to a day in advance; keep the potatoes in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Peel the potatoes with a paring knife - the skin should easily pull away - and cut into halves or quarters. Pass the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a large bowl or coarsely grate with a cheese grater.
• Add the flour, Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt to the riced potatoes. Gently stir to combine the ingredients but retain the crumbly texture. Create a well in the center of the bowl and crack in the eggs. Stir the eggs with a wooden spoon, then gradually incorporate the potato mixture (do not overmix).
• When the mixture forms a ball, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead for 1 minute, then divide into 2 pieces (or cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 24 hours).
• Take a piece of the dough and roll it into a "snake" about 1 inch in diameter. Cut the snake into pieces about 1 1/2 inches in length, sprinkle lightly with flour, and then roll each one over a gnocchi paddle or the backside of a fork to lightly mark with ridges. Continue until all the gnocchi are formed (keep them on a floured baking sheet as you go). Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the remaining gnocchi dough.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil.
• Add the oil and garlic to a large skillet over medium heat, placed next to the pot of water. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook until lightly pink on both sides but not cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes (the shrimp will finish cooking in the sauce). Remove the shrimp to a bowl.
• Add the tomatoes to the pan, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp back to the pan and stir to combine. Transfer the sauce to a larger pan or pot so there is enough space for the cooked gnocchi.
• Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water and gently stir to prevent sticking. Cook until all the pieces rise to the surface, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the cooked gnocchi to the pan of tomato sauce along with about 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Cook on high for 1 minute, stirring gently. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and basil.

Steps:

• Place a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
• Lightly rinse the shrimp to help separate them and remove any large pieces of ice. Shake off any excess water, then toss the shrimp with the lemon pepper seasoning.
• Add the shrimp to the hot oil, using tongs to move into a single layer. Cover and let cook until the shrimp start to defrost and turn pink, about 2 minutes. Uncover, flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, flipping for the final minute. Check that the shrimp are pink all over, then remove to a plate.
• Deglaze the skillet with the wine, scraping the bottom. Add the cream, mascarpone, pesto, lemon zest and good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering for 1 to 2 minutes and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
• Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. When the gnocchi are ready, they will begin to float.
• Drain the gnocchi and add to the sauce along with the frozen peas and the shrimp with any juices. Stir and heat through until the sauce has thickened a little more and everything is combined, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Garnish with the basil and lemon slices.