Creamy Salmon Gnocchi for a Quick Dinner Recipe
This creamy salmon gnocchi recipe delivers a quick and comforting dinner featuring tender salmon, fresh spinach, and pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a luscious cream sauce, perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 300g salmon fillet (vegetable alternatives are possible.)
- 200ml heavy cream (Use plant-based cream for a lighter version.)
- 150g fresh spinach (Alternatively, you can use lamb’s lettuce.)
- 2 cloves garlic (Can be omitted for a milder flavor.)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 400g gnocchi (Fresh gnocchi are best for quick cooking.)
- Fresh herbs to taste (e.g., dill or parsley) (Add an aromatic freshness to the dish.)
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi: Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes until they rise to the surface. Drain. and set them aside.
- Sauté garlic: Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 1–2 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Cook salmon: Add the diced salmon fillets to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until golden brown and slightly crumbled.
- Simmer cream and spinach: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the fresh spinach and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until wilted.
- Combine gnocchi and sauce: Add the cooked gnocchi to the salmon and cream mixture in the skillet and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve the creamy salmon gnocchi hot on plates and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
- Use plant-based cream for a lighter version.
- Garlic can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- Fresh gnocchi are best for quick cooking.
- Fresh herbs like dill or parsley add aromatic freshness to the dish.