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Juicy Smoked Salmon Gnocchi: A Creamy Weeknight Delight

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This Juicy Smoked Salmon Gnocchi combines soft potato dumplings, flaked hot smoked salmon, fresh spinach, and a creamy, parmesan-infused sauce. Ready in under 40 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant yet easy weekend meals.

  • Total Time: 25-40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio)
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 3.5 oz fresh spinach
  • 180 g cream cheese (full-fat)
  • 200 g hot smoked salmon, flaked
  • 500 g gnocchi
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté shallot 1-2 min until soft. Add garlic and red pepper, cook 1 min.
  2. Add white wine and cook until alcohol evaporates.
  3. Cook gnocchi in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving some cooking water.
  4. Add tomato puree and Italian herbs to pan. Pour in 200 ml water and simmer gently.
  5. Add spinach and cook 2-3 min until wilted. Stir in cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Fold in cooked gnocchi and flaked salmon. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Notes

  • Use full-fat block cream cheese for a smooth sauce.
  • Reserve some gnocchi cooking water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
  • Do not overcook gnocchi to avoid mushy texture.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: One-Pan
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 55 g
  • Saturated Fat: 25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg