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Simba’s Slimy Yet Satisfying Grub Gnocchi

Simba’s Slimy Yet Satisfying Grub Gnocchi

Your kids might avoid gnocchi and shrimp like they were real bugs, but this healthy and delicious recipe will have them singing Hakuna Matata!

What you'll need

  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 lb potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup broccoli, blanched
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cocktail shrimp, precooked

Notes:

Serves 4-6

How to make it

  1. Start a pot of boiling water.
  2. In a large bowl, add mashed potatoes, flour, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, paprika, nutmeg, salt, pepper and the egg.  Knead the mixture until it becomes dough and then form into a ball. 
  3. On a cutting board, roll the dough out into a snake roll about the thickness of your finger. 
  4. Use a fork to cut the roll into 1/2 inch pieces. Now let’s make some ‘grubs’ out of our gnocchi! 
  5. Take the gnocchi and roll them down the tines of a fork. Looks like a grub, doesn't it? 
  6. Drop the gnocchi into your boiling water. When they float to the top they are done. Place gnocchi grubs on a tray and set aside.
  7. In a sauté pan over medium high heat add olive oil and sauté your blanched broccoli and cherry tomatoes for 3-5 minutes. 
  8. Next, add your cocktail shrimp to the broccoli and tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 
  9. Add your grubs to the pan and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Plate and enjoy!

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