Frozen Gnocchi Skillet with Lemon Butter
A quick and fancy skillet dish featuring crispy gnocchi in lemon butter sauce with spinach, topped with Parmesan. Perfect for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 pound frozen gnocchi
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Add frozen gnocchi to a non-stick skillet over medium-high. Cook until they start to get crispy on one side, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare lemon butter: Mix lemon zest, juice, and garlic in a bowl. Set aside.
- Flip & flavor: Flip gnocchi. Add butter and let it melt. Stir around the gnocchi.
- Add the greens: Add lemon-garlic mixture and spinach to the skillet. Include red pepper flakes if using. Cook until spinach wilts and gnocchi are crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish & serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan and stir.
- Garnish & enjoy: Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
No thawing required for gnocchi. For a tangier taste, add capers with the spinach. To make vegan, use plant-based butter and skip or substitute Parmesan.