Gnocchetti with Crab Meat and Shrimp
Category: First Courses
Serves: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Crab meat | 150g |
| Shrimp | 100g |
| Potato gnocchetti | 350g |
| Shallot | 1 |
| Butter | 10g |
| Tomato passata | 200g |
| Cream cheese (spreadable) | 1 tablespoon |
| Parsley | 1 handful |
| White wine | ½ glass |
Instructions
To prepare this delightful dish of gnocchetti with crab meat and shrimp, start by cleaning and boiling the shrimp in salted water until they turn pink and are fully cooked. Once done, drain them and set them aside.
Next, finely chop the shallot. In a pan, heat a bit of olive oil and add a small knob of butter. Sauté the shallot until it becomes golden and fragrant, then add the crab meat and cooked shrimp to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Pour in the white wine, allowing it to simmer and reduce, which will enhance the flavors. Once the sauce thickens, add a generous tablespoon of spreadable cream cheese (like Philadelphia) to create a creamy texture, stirring until the cheese is fully incorporated.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the gnocchetti in salted water according to the package instructions, typically for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface. Drain the gnocchetti and transfer them directly into the pan with the crab and shrimp sauce.
Toss the gnocchetti in the sauce, allowing them to absorb all the delicious flavors for about a minute. Sprinkle a handful of freshly chopped parsley on top for a burst of freshness and color.
Serve the gnocchetti with crab meat and shrimp hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired, for a rich and flavorful seafood-inspired pasta dish.
Enjoy this dish as part of your next family meal or special gathering – it’s the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and aromatic flavors!
