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Gnocchi with Scampi, Zucchini, and Orange

17/11/2023

I can provide you with the recipe for gnocchi with scampi, zucchini, and orange, a dish with a fresh and slightly citrus flavor that combines land and sea. Preparing this recipe adds a touch of elegance and freshness to a traditionally homely dish.

Ingredients

  • 800 g of potato gnocchi
  • 400 g of fresh or frozen scampi
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 untreated orange (both zest and juice)
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Chopped fresh parsley to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the scampi: if they are fresh, you need to shell them and remove the intestinal tract. If they are frozen, let them thaw completely before cleaning. Set aside the heads and shells, which will be useful for making a fish stock if you wish.

  2. Wash the zucchini well, remove the ends and cut them into julienne strips or cubes, as you prefer.

  3. Take the orange, grate the zest finely, and squeeze the juice. Make sure not to reach the white part of the peel, which could be bitter.

  4. In a large pan, sauté the garlic clove lightly in extra virgin olive oil. Once golden, remove it and add the zucchini to the pan.

  5. Sauté the zucchini over high heat until they are golden and slightly crispy. Add the scampi and let them cook until they turn pink and cooked through.

  6. Add the orange zest and juice to the pan with zucchini and scampi. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  7. Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in plenty of salted water. When they float to the surface, they are ready to be drained.

  8. Add the drained gnocchi to the pan with the scampi and zucchini sauce. Toss everything together for a couple of minutes, so the gnocchi can absorb the flavors of the sauce.

  9. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Serve the gnocchi hot and, if you wish, you can pair the dish with a glass of fresh and aromatic white wine.

Curiosity

Gnocchi is a very versatile dish in Italian cuisine, suitable for various sauces. The addition of citrus fruits, like orange in this case, adds a touch of brightness and can pleasantly surprise the palate, especially in combination with seafood or fish.

Gnocchi with Scampi, Zucchini, and Orange