Creamy Saffron Shrimp with Gnocchi and Caramelized Onion Recipe
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Creamy Saffron Shrimp with Gnocchi and Caramelized Onion

By: @lex 
"It sounds fancy, but this is a simple and delicious meal you can easily make for any occasion. Feel free to add any vegetables you like and make a meal out of it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 20 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound)
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the gnocchi into a serving dish, and sprinkle with shredded basil and Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 333 | Total Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 198mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A good dish that could have been even better. I agree with Lynda Q that the amount of paprika...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2009 by JenDeatrich   view full review
Hearty, healthy, and very comforting dish. Really enjoyed this. If you let the onions get a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2009 by Lynda Q   view full review
I wanted to like this more, but I found the paprika overpowering, but not in a flavorful way....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by ZAPATISTA234   view full review
Really nice and easy recipe with a lot of flavor. As others, I left out the paprika and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by reneeber   view full review
I loved this, with a couple modifications. I used 2.5T butter when carmelizing the onions. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by NSJOLIN   view full review
My whole family loved this dish! I had forgotten how expensive saffron is but I don't think...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by Mary Lange   view full review
This was great! Reminds me a lot of the chicken paprikish recipe I frequently make. I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by elizabeth1606   view full review
My boyfriend could not eat enough. Great recipe for shrimp lovers.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2012 by VALENE   view full review
This was great. I increased the ingredients for the sauce a little bit. I also added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by whiskeyfire   view full review
In a word...Fantastic! I omitted the salt and made my own gnocchi. This is a real treat. I was...

 

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