Healthy Smoked Salmon Gnocchi (Printable)

Pillowy gnocchi paired with smoked salmon, fresh herbs, and a creamy lemon sauce for a light meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Gnocchi

01 - 1.1 lbs whole wheat or potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)

→ Sauce & Vegetables

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
05 - 3.5 oz baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 3.4 fl oz low-fat crème fraîche or Greek yogurt
07 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Smoked Salmon

10 - 5.3 oz smoked salmon, sliced into strips

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - Extra lemon wedges

# How To Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, until they float to the surface (about 2–3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
02 - Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
03 - Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 1 minute.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in crème fraîche (or Greek yogurt), lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and half the dill.
05 - Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce. Warm through for 1–2 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat. Fold in smoked salmon strips—let residual heat warm the salmon without overcooking.
07 - Divide among plates. Sprinkle with remaining dill and chives. Serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce stays incredibly light while still feeling luxurious and restaurant worthy
  • Everything comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes
  • Smoked salmon does all the heavy lifting for flavor so you dont need complicated seasoning
02 -
  • Resist the urge to crank up the heat when adding the yogurt or it might separate and become grainy
  • Add the smoked salmon off the heat because overcooking makes it tough and loses that beautiful silky texture
  • The gnocchi will continue absorbing sauce as it sits, so this dish is best served immediately
03 -
  • Use room temperature yogurt or crème fraîche to prevent it from curdling when it hits the warm pan
  • Save a splash of the gnocchi cooking water to thin the sauce if it becomes too thick
  • Buy the best quality smoked salmon you can afford since its the star of the show

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