Lobster and Shrimp Gnocchi with Lemon Cream Sauce | The Food Diaries

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Hello, fellow foodies!

Gnocchi, the soft and pillowy Italian dumpling, has been one of life's comfort foods. However, what happens when you push this humble dish to the stratosphere by adding succulent lobster and shrimp, luscious in creamy lemon sauce? A new culinary work of art that leaves you craving for more

Magic of Gnocchi:

Gnocchi, "dumplings" literally in Italian, are usually made with potatoes, flour, and eggs as the base ingredients. They are then boiled, and most of the time, served with a simple tomato sauce or pesto. But why settle for just simple when you can make it truly special?

Adding Taste of the Indulgent: Lobster and Prawns

Lobster and shrimp are two ingredients which, in every bit, ooze decadence. When combined with gnocchi, they bring an added level of luxury that few other ingredients can compete with. The sweetness of the lobster paired with the succulence of the shrimp creates a flavor profile that is at once rich and refined.

The Brightness of Lemon Cream Sauce

But what truly elevates this dish is the lemon cream sauce. This creamy preparation has a bright flavor with fresh lemon, garlic, and heavy cream, and allows the seafood to pair perfectly with it. It's that perfect balance of tangy and rich, really knitting the whole dish in a magical way.

How to Cook Lobster and Shrimp Gnocchi with Lemon Cream Sauce

As intimidating as it looks to prepare this dish, it sure is as rewarding to finish completing it. Here it is, a tutorial through the cooking process of this masterpiece:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound gnocchi
  • 1/2 pound lobster meat
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish, optional
Instructions:

1. Cook gnocchi in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before you drain the gnocchi.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the lobster and shrimp to the skillet and sauté 2-3 minutes until they are pink and cooked through.
4. Take the fish from the skillet, rest it aside. Then, mix heavy cream and lemon juice in the skillet.
5. Simmer the cream sauce until it has cooked for about 2-3 minutes and add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add the gnocchi to the skillet and then switch them out, covering them with cream sauce. If the sauce is too thick, thin it by adding a little reserved pasta water.
7. Add back the seafood into the skillet and then toss everything to mix the gnocchi with the cream sauce.
8. Serve immediately, topped with chopped parsley, if preferred.

Finale:

Lobster and shrimp gnocchi with lemon cream sauce is going to impress even the snobbiest of palates, served with premium ingredients paired with zesty cream sauce. This is a dish for special occasions or just because, when time and ingredients can be applied liberally. So go ahead, indulge in this decadent dish and taste the magic yourself.

Location: India

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