Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus Recipe
This Skillet Gnocchi with Miso Butter and Asparagus is a quick and flavorful dish combining golden, pan-seared gnocchi with a savory, umami-rich miso butter sauce and crisp-tender asparagus. Finished with fresh arugula, this meal is perfect for a satisfying vegetarian dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Gnocchi and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
- 1 (16- to 18-ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), tough ends trimmed, stalks cut into 1/2-inch lengths
- Salt, to taste
- 2 packed cups baby arugula, pea shoots, or other tender greens
Miso Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons white miso
- 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Brown the Gnocchi: In a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Break apart any gnocchi that may be stuck together and add them in an even layer to the skillet. Cover and cook without stirring until the gnocchi are golden brown on the bottom and no longer sticking to the skillet, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Prepare the Miso Butter: While the gnocchi cooks, combine the softened butter, white miso, sherry vinegar, and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl. Smash them together until fully combined and creamy.
- Cook the Asparagus: Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet with the gnocchi and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cook while stirring occasionally until the asparagus turns bright green and becomes crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the Miso Butter and Greens: Turn off the heat. Spoon the miso butter mixture over the gnocchi and asparagus, stirring gently to melt the butter and coat everything with the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Finally, stir in the baby arugula or other tender greens until just combined.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the skillet gnocchi hot, enjoying the combination of crispy gnocchi, flavorful miso butter, tender asparagus, and fresh greens.
Notes
- For best results, use a nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet to prevent sticking and achieve a crispy sear on the gnocchi.
- White miso adds a mild umami flavor—avoid substituting with darker miso unless you want a stronger taste.
- Sherry vinegar provides acidity to balance the richness of butter and miso; you can substitute with rice vinegar if necessary.
- Serve immediately as gnocchi can soften if left standing too long.
- This dish is vegetarian; to keep it vegan, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and ensure miso is vegan-friendly.
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