Creamy Saffron Shrimp with Gnocchi and Caramelized Onion

It sounds fancy, but this shrimp with gnocchi and caramelized onion recipe is a simple and delicious meal you can easily make for any occasion.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 334 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, mushrooms, and brown sugar. Cook and stir until onion has cooked to a deep brown color, about 10 minutes. Remove caramelized onions to a plate and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once water is boiling, stir in gnocchi and return to a boil. Cook until gnocchi floats to the top, about 3 minutes; drain and keep warm.

Step 3

Place the same skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp. Cook and stir until shrimp have turned pink on the outside and are no longer translucent in the center, about 5 minutes. Add caramelized onions, sour cream, paprika, and saffron. Cook and stir until mixture begins to simmer, then gently fold in cooked gnocchi. Season with salt.

Step 4

Pour gnocchi mixture into a serving dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil to serve.