The best part of shrimp scampi is arguably the garlicky sauce, usually poured over pasta or mopped up with bread. This recipe offers another take: Pillows of potato gnocchi are crisped in a skillet that is then used to cook the shrimp. The gnocchi add heft, and their soft yet chewy texture goes nicely with the springiness of the shrimp. Serve this with a big green salad to round out the meal.
Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: not set
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 pound gnocchi (fresh, frozen or shelf-stable)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves finely grated or minced
1/2 cup dry white wine (or clam juice or broth)
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and freshly
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 pound large or extra-large shrimp, shelled (deveined, i
1 lemon
1/2 cup chopped parsley
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