Pan-Fried Garlic Parmesan Gnocchi
Introduction
Pan-Fried Garlic Parmesan Gnocchi is a quick and indulgent dish that combines pillowy potato gnocchi with golden butter, aromatic garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan. Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and garnished with fresh parsley, this recipe is perfect as a side dish or a main course for a cozy weeknight dinner.
No need to pre-boil store-bought gnocchi—this recipe gets them perfectly crispy right in the skillet.
Ingredients
- Gnocchi: 1 (16-ounce / 500g) package (store-bought, shelf-stable or refrigerated)
- Butter: 4 tablespoons (½ stick), salted or unsalted
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, extra virgin recommended
- Garlic: 4–5 cloves, finely minced
- Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup, freshly grated
- Fresh Parsley: ¼ cup, finely chopped
- Salt: To taste
- Black Pepper: To taste, freshly ground