Gnocchi and Creamy Saffron Shrimp with Deliciously Caramelized Onions

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Step 1

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, mushrooms, and brown sugar, then cook everything together, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn a rich, deep brown—this usually takes about 10 minutes. Once caramelized, take the onions out and set them aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a big pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Toss in the gnocchi and cook just until they float to the top, which should take around 3 minutes. Drain them and keep warm while you finish the rest.

Step 3

Turn the heat up to medium-high on the same skillet and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring often, until they turn pink and are opaque throughout—about 5 minutes. Then stir the caramelized onions back in along with the sour cream, paprika, and saffron. Let everything simmer gently for a bit.

Step 4

Finally, fold in the cooked gnocchi and give it a taste to see if it needs any salt. When it’s all heated through and well combined, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with shredded basil and Parmesan cheese before serving.