Creamy Salmon Gnocchi, a very simple main dish recipe based on smoked salmon perfect even for special occasions and holidays.
The sauce for these gnocchi is really simple to prepare: just cook all the ingredients in a frying pan for less than fifteen minutes.
You can use ready-made gnocchi or make them at home if you have a tried and tested recipe.
I recommend trying this recipe with egg-free pumpkin gnocchi.
At the end of the recipe in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other questions or curiosities, leave a comment or use the contact form.
If you love gnocchi, try them like this too:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 606.80 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 47.85 (g) of which sugars 6.09 (g)
- Proteins 20.28 (g)
- Fat 33.77 (g) of which saturated 11.03 (g)of which unsaturated 6.28 (g)
- Fibers 3.06 (g)
- Sodium 1,685.78 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 280 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Creamy Salmon Gnocchi
- 2.2 lbs potato gnocchi
- 7 oz smoked salmon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 glass white wine
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste black pepper
- to taste chives
Tools
- Pot
- Frying Pan
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Ladles
- Kitchen Scale
Creamy Salmon Gnocchi Recipe
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Start the preparation of the creamy salmon gnocchi by cleaning and finely chopping the onion.
Sauté it in a frying pan with two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Chop the smoked salmon with a knife and add it to the frying pan with the onion.
Cook it for a couple of minutes.
Deglaze with the white wine and let it evaporate over high heat.
Add the tomato paste to the pan and mix well with a ladle to combine it with the other ingredients.
Add the heavy cream and cook well for 7-10 minutes.
Finish the preparation of the sauce with black pepper and chopped chives.
Cook the gnocchi in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.
If you want to experiment, you can make PUMPKIN GNOCCHI WITHOUT EGGS.
Drain them directly into the pan with the sauce using a skimmer.
Place the creamy salmon gnocchi on plates, add some more chives, and serve immediately!
Creamy Salmon Gnocchi
Check this section to clarify your doubts, if you can’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
Also try the pasta with lemon cream and salmon!
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute the heavy cream?
Yes, you can use mascarpone or cream cheese for a more neutral flavor or cheeses like stracchino or robiola for a more pronounced taste.
Can I use fresh salmon?
Certainly, preferably the fillet.
What other herbs go well with this dish?
Parsley and dill for sure but also tarragon!
Also try the salmon and orange-filled ravioli!
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