Salmon Gnocchi Bake
Super easy and ready to bake in just minutes, this Salmon Gnocchi Bake is a whole meal in 1 baking dish. Pair it with a salad or crusty bread and dinner is done!
Ingredients
Salmon Gnocchi Bake:
- 4 salmon fillets about 16 ounces
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 cup vegetable broth hot
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 ounces baby spinach wilted
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
Gremolata Topping:
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts toasted and chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
- Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions, then drain, cool under cold running water to stop the cooking, and set aside.
- Whisk together the hot vegetable broth, cream cheese, basil pesto, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl until smooth to create a creamy sauce.
- Toss the cooked gnocchi, wilted baby spinach, and chopped sundried tomatoes in the sauce, making sure everything is evenly coated
- Transfer the gnocchi mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Place the salmon fillets on top of the gnocchi mixture in the casserole dish.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125°F and is just cooked through.
- Prepare the gremolata while the salmon is baking. In a small bowl, combine the chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Remove the Salmon Gnocchi Bake from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Top with the gremolata right before serving for a burst of fresh, zesty flavor.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Toast the pine nuts lightly to enhance their nutty flavor for the gremolata.
- Keep an eye on the gnocchi while cooking to ensure it stays tender, not mushy.
- Adding the gremolata just before serving preserves its fresh, vibrant flavor.
- You can prep this dish ahead of time and just bake before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filetCalories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 43gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 961mgPotassium: 1307mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3929IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 7mg
A Note on Nutritional Information
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