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Creamy Salmon Gnocchi

A luxurious and quick weeknight dinner featuring pillowy potato gnocchi and flaky cooked salmon in a rich, garlic cream sauce finished with fresh dill.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: European, Italian-Fusion
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi fresh or shelf-stable
  • 10 oz skinless salmon fillets patted dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Cream Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream double cream
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked. Set aside to cool, then flake into chunks.
  2. Boil gnocchi in salted water according to package instructions until they float. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  3. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low, stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Add the cooked gnocchi to the cream sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Gently fold in the flaked salmon, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Heat through for 1 minute.
  8. Serve immediately in shallow bowls, garnished with extra dill and Parmesan.

Notes

Use high-quality heavy cream (double cream) to prevent the sauce from curdling when mixed with the lemon juice and wine.