How to Make Lobster Gnocchi with Tomato Cream Sauce
This lobster gnocchi recipe is a delicious way to elevate and make the most out of cooked lobster meat. You can make a restaurant-quality creamy lobster sauce and gnocchi at home with only a few simple ingredients. This lobster gnocchi dish is perfect for a special dinner (date night, anyone?).
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained San Marzano are best!
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc work great!
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3/4 - 1 lb cooked lobster meat
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- chives optional
- lemon optional
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large saute pan and cook on medium heat until glistneing. Then, add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Next, add the drained tomatoes, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine and cook for 3 minutes. Stir as you add the white wine. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
- Simultaneously, cook your potato gnocchi - add the gnocchi to a pot of boiling water and use a slotted spoon to remove the gnocchi as soon as they float to the top. You don't want to overcook them as they will become gummy!
- Add the lobster to the tomato sauceand stir to combine before adding the heavy cream. Stir once more and bring the heat down to medium-low. Cook for 5-7 minutes until it is simmering and the sauce has combined nicely.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the cooked potato gnocchi. Fold to combine and cover the gnocchi in the cream sauce. Add cold butter and continue to mix until the butter has melted. Top with fresh chives and lemon if desired. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Selecting lobster – Choose fresh, high-quality lobster for optimal flavor. Lobster tails or a combination of tails and claw meat can be used. Ensure proper cooking to retain tenderness. If you are using cooked lobster meat (already cooked and not cooking it yourself), make sure it is fresh.
- Gnocchi preparation – Whether store-bought or homemade, ensure the gnocchi is cooked al dente to maintain a satisfying texture. Use a slotted spoon to remove the pillowy gnocchi as soon as they float to the top of the boil water. If making homemade gnocchi, ensure the potatoes are properly mashed and the dough is not overworked.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 1336mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 444IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 5mg
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