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A close-up shot of the creamy garlic sauce with gnocchi and spinach simmering in a pan, before the salmon is added. The sauce is a beautiful off-white color, with vibrant green from the spinach.

Creamy Salmon Gnocchi (Ready in 30 Minutes!)

This Creamy Salmon Gnocchi is an easy, elegant one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes. Featuring tender salmon, pillowy gnocchi, and a luscious garlic cream sauce, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that tastes like a restaurant-quality dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 780
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Salmon Fillets skinless
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 lb Potato Gnocchi store-bought
  • 5 oz Fresh Spinach
  • 1 Lemon zested and juiced
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Dill chopped, plus more for garnish
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Instructions
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the broth to deglaze, scraping any bits from the bottom. Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  3. Add the gnocchi to the sauce, stir, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender and float. Stir in the fresh spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the spinach has wilted.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh dill until the cheese is melted. Flake the cooked salmon into large pieces and gently fold into the creamy gnocchi. Serve immediately, garnished with more dill.

Notes

Tip 1: For a richer flavor, use a good quality chicken or vegetable broth.
Tip 2: Ensure you use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the smoothest sauce. Pre-shredded cheeses can make the sauce grainy.
Tip 3: Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the salmon. Cook in batches if necessary to ensure a good crust.
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