Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

restaurant style twist on classic pasta

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (28 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

884
Calories
Fat
Fat
77.7g
Carbohydrate
31.9g
Protein
223mg
Cholesterol
1424mg
Sodium
Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

Recipe Description

The Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi is my husband’s favorite dinner and he suggests pairing a good dry white wine with this course. Simple to make but fancy in flavor, no one would even know.

Using store bought gnocchi is probably easier and skips a few steps, however, if you do have a good homemade gnocchi recipe then definitely try and experiment with that. Homemade pasta is always fun to make!

To make Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil gnocchi

    10 min
    Step 1 - Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

    In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook 1 package (16-ounces) of potato gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain well.

  2. 2

    Sauté gnocchi

    5 min
    Step 2 - Shrimp Scampi GnocchiStep 2 - Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the boiled gnocchi. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden and lightly crisped. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook shrimp

    5 min
    Step 3 - Shrimp Scampi GnocchiStep 3 - Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

    In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and add 8 ounces of medium shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and then cook, tossing occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes until cooked through and pink. Then, remove from skillet and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add garlic

    1 min
    Step 4 - Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

    Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook while stirring, for about 1 minute until aromatic.

  5. 5

    Add chicken stock and lemon juice

    4 min
    Step 5 - Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

    Pour in ⅓ cup of chicken stock and lemon juice from 1 lemon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 minutes until the sauce has reduced to half.

  6. 6

    Add butter

    3 min
    Step 6 - Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

    Add remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon at a time until melted through and sauce is smooth.

  7. 7

    Add gnocchi and shrimp

    2 min
    Step 7 - Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

    Return sautéed gnocchi to the skillet along with prepared shrimp scampi and gently toss to coat and mix.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi

    Garnish with a few sprinkles of parsley leaves and serve!

Enjoy this Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi dish in your own homes for dinner this week. You can’t go wrong with a seafood, Italian inspired dish. Let us know what you think of this recipe and tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts and blogs!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (28 reviews)
Rachel Smith
March 31, 2025
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Super delish! Hubby loved this fancy meal

Hannah
November 26, 2024
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So easy, tasty!

Sam
September 2, 2024
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Amazing

Hannah
August 5, 2024
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Made this for date night and my hubby was blown away! Super simple but tastes fancy. Gonna make it again for sure!

Xena
February 26, 2024
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OMG, this Shrimp Scampi Gnocchi is a total game changer! My hubby loves it, and we pair it with our fave wine. So fancy! 🍷✨

Olivia
October 18, 2023
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Delish!

Hank
October 8, 2023
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Yaaasss! My wife and I whipped this up for date night, and it's now our fav! So easy but tastes like a fancy restaurant dish. Paired it with white wine, and we felt like we were in Italy. Definitely gonna make this again!

Ian
October 1, 2023
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Absolutely love it!

Jessie
September 18, 2023
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Superb, my family loves!

Quinones Marta
September 20, 2022
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Incredibly easy dish

Laura Smith
December 27, 2021
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So deliciously scrumptious!

Katy
December 14, 2021
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Delicious, easy meal!

Jay
October 20, 2020
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My hubby loved it! Super easy, tastes unreal.

Jaelynn Aldapa
April 28, 2020
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Yummy and simple recipe just how I like my meals, thanks for delievering another tasty meal cookme!

Monroe Pierini
April 28, 2020
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Didn't think I'd like scampi gnocchi but I decided to try it anyway and no regrets so far, delicious.

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