Jul 14 2026

Shrimp La Rosa Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

with Homemade Gnocci in a blush sauce

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Ingredients

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Gnocchi

Blush Sauce

Method

Gnocchi Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Potatoes

    Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Make the Dough

    Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and mash them until smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flour, egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Shape the Gnocchi

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently. Divide the dough into 4 portions, rolling each into a long rope about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 1-inch pieces and press gently with a fork to create ridges.

  4. 4

    Cook the Gnocchi

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi in batches; they are done when they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Blush Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Cream

    Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 7

    Add Basil

    Stir in fresh basil and remove from heat. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Shrimp Preparation

  1. 8

    Season Shrimp

    In a bowl, toss shrimp with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Let marinate for about 10 minutes.

  2. 9

    Cook Shrimp

    In another skillet, add a bit of olive oil and cook the shrimp over medium-high heat until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  3. 10

    Combine Everything

    Add the cooked shrimp to the blush sauce and stir gently. Finally, toss in the cooked gnocchi to coat them with the sauce.

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