Description
Enjoy a quick and easy meal with this 20 Minute Pan Fried Gnocchi recipe. Crispy, golden gnocchi cooked to perfection in a pan with garlic, butter, and seasonings.
Ingredients
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Gnocchi:
- 1 lb gnocchi, shelf-stable package
Seasonings:
- 5-6 tbsp butter, separated
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup parmesan, more for serving
- Chopped parsley for serving, optional
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Garlic: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a 10-inch pan or skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Fry Gnocchi: Add uncooked gnocchi to the pan and fry for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes. Adjust heat if needed to prevent burning.
- Season and Finish: Reduce heat to low and add remaining butter, seasonings, and lemon zest. Toss to coat gnocchi, then remove from heat and stir in parmesan.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving with parsley and extra parmesan.
Notes
- No need to boil gnocchi before frying.
- For a softer texture, boil gnocchi briefly before frying.
- Serves 2-3 as a main dish.
- Keep heat at medium for best results.
- Use a 10-inch pan for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 338 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 743 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg
