Creamy Saffron Shrimp with Gnocchi and Caramelized Onion

Ingredients

• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp. saffron threads, crushed
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 lb. gnocchi
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saffron and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add the shrimp and cook until they are just beginning to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add the white wine and simmer until it has reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the cream and Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese has melted. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
5. Heat the olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the gnocchi and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the gnocchi to the shrimp mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, due to the amount of labor required to harvest it.
• Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling, usually made from potatoes, flour, and eggs.
• Caramelizing onions is a process of slowly cooking the onions in butter or oil until they turn a deep golden brown and become sweet and tender.