Gnocchi with Shrimp in a Blush Sauce - 1/2 hour to make - luxurious to eat

There is a restaurant on Lakeshore in Oakville  that makes this wonderful gnocchi with grilled shrimp.
Once again I said "I can do that".  Although I do not make my own gnocchi and my shrimp are not grilled to the same perfection this version is delicious.

I find shrimp fairly economical if you buy them on sale. Frozen shrimp can be quickly defrosted by putting them in a bowl of cold water.  Drain them well and pat dry with paper towel before grilling
You only need 5 large or 8 medium shrimps per person

The best part is how easy it is to make.  The potato gnocchi come in a package and cook the same as pasta.  The sauce is made and the shrimp are grilled in the time it takes to cook the gnocchi.  I have cut the cream from 35% to 18% and no one noticed.  You don't need a lot of cream to "blush" the sauce.

As the "blushed" sauce comes out pink this would be a great dish to serve for Valentines day!
Pink and luxurious.


Gnocchi with Grilled Shrimp


Ingredients
1 kg package potato gnocchi
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup Passata Pomodoro  (Italian tomato puree)
1 teaspoon sugar
salt to taste
1 cup 18% table cream
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

20 large or 32 medium raw shrimp tail removed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Marsha's seasoning - see

Instructions
Put water in large pot on high, when boiling add salt and cook gnocchi according to package directions.  While the water is heating.
Heat a large skillet on medium, add olive oil and garlic.  Do not let garlic brown it will be bitter.  Add basil and red pepper flakes.  Let cook one minute and add Passata and sugar.  Salt to taste.  Let cook on low while you prepare the shrimp.
Meanwhile turn on indoor grill to high or heat a frying pan on high and add a teaspoon of olive oil.  If using grill mix shrimps with olive oil and seasoning.  If using frying pan add season shrimp.  Cook shrimp until pink, turning once - should only take about 3 -5 minutes.
Add cream to sauce, increase heat to medium until sauce is heated (not boiling).  Add cooked gnocchi, parsley and Parmesan and stir.
Divide gnocchi between 4 bowls.  Add shrimp on top and serve.