Christmas Island Crab And Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Christmas Island Crab and Sweet Potato Gnocchi is a delightful dish that combines the fresh flavors of Christmas Island crab with the comforting texture of sweet potato gnocchi. This recipe is perfect for a special holiday meal or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Christmas Island crab meat
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a rope. Cut the rope into bite-sized pieces to form the gnocchi.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi in batches until they float to the surface, then remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the crab meat, cherry tomatoes, and cooked gnocchi to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes, stirring gently to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil. Serve the crab and sweet potato gnocchi with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Skillet Large bowl Slotted spoon
Tools
Knife Cutting board Rolling pin
Serving suggestions
Serve the Christmas Island Crab and Sweet Potato Gnocchi with a side of garlic bread and a crisp green salad.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of crab meat and lobster meat in this recipe.
Cost
$25