PAN-SEARED GNOCCHI WITH BROWNED BUTTER AND SAGE

Pan-Seared Gnocchi With Browned Butter and Sage image

from Fine Cooking #90. I've also posted the Potato Gnocchi recipe on this site. I think these are too rich for a main course, but they make for a killer side dish!!!

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories Potato

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
2 lbs potato gnocchi (I have a gnocchi recipe posted - 1 recipe of that is just right)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 3 even pieces
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
18 large fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook the Gnocchi:.
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add about one-third of the gnocchi. To get the gnocchi into the boiling water, fold the parchment ends to form a chute and gently shake the gnocchi out, taking care not to clump them together as you drop them inches Give one gentle stir, wait until the gnocchi all float to the surface of the water, and then cook them for 1 minute.
Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbs. of the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is completely melted, use a large slotted spoon or a strainer to transfer the cooked gnocchi from the boiling water to the skillet, shaking off as much water as possible first. The gnocchi should form a single layer in the skillet. (If the butter is melted before the gnocchi cook, take it off the heat; if the gnocchi cook before the butter is fully melted, it's fine to add the gnocchi.) Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoons salt and cook, shaking the pan occasionally to turn the gnocchi, until they're lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large plate. Repeat with the remaining gnocchi.
Make the Sauce:.
Wipe the skillet clean if necessary. Put it over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the butter has almost completely melted, stir in the sage leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a light brown color (be careful not to let it burn) and the sage leaves darken and crisp up slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Add the reserved gnocchi and the lemon zest to the pan and toss to coat well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 293.6, Carbohydrate 0.1, Protein 0.2