Shrimp Scampi with Crunchy Gnocchi – No Butter – Healthy AND Easy! 😍

This is a healthy version of Shrimp Scampi with no butter that you can make this in about 30 minutes.

Details

Servings

6 servings

Prep time

10 minutes

Cooking time

15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp Olive Oil

  • 1 Lbs. gnocchi

  • 6-7 Garlic Cloves, minced

  • 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine

  • Salt and Pepper

  • 1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes

  • 1 Lbs. Large Shrimp, shelled

  • Zest of 1 Lemon

  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon

  • 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Parsley

Directions

  • Rinse the parsley thoroughly and chop very finely.
  • Peel seven or eight cloves of garlic and cut the root and off of them.
  • Zest a lemon and juice half
  • Light your fire to medium. Put 2 tablespoons of oil in a 12 inch non-stick pan.
  • Once hot, pour 1 pound gnocchi into the hot oil. Let these cook for approximately 10 minutes. Stir them every minute or so.
  • When they look golden brown temporarily transfer them to a plate.
  • Now put another 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the same pan over medium heat.
  • When the oil is warmed up, dump your garlic into the pan. Stir this for about 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Add the wine.
  • Put in a 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, a pinch of red pepper flakes and stir it up.
  • Let the wine reduce to around half.
  • Now slide the shrimp on top of the mixture.
  • Move them around the pan for about two minutes and make sure that they are pink on both sides.
  • When they are ready return the gnocchi to the pan. Add the the lemon zest and parsley.
  • Add a couple of tablespoons of water if dry.
  • Once everything is combined, turn off the heat.
  • Squeeze half of your lemon over the top and serve.
  • Enjoy!

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