Salmon & Asparagus Gnocchi
Sunday, May 29th
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific Time
Join Gloria in her kitchen in the heart of Florence and learn the ultimate Italian comfort food: potato gnocchi in salmon and asparagus sauce! This is a great class for learning home cooking techniques while making a tasty spring meal.
Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.
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Ingredients & Preparation
Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.
Before class:
Boil your potatoes - whole and with skin on - until a fork can pierce through easily, (roughly 15-20 mins before class) and keep them warm for class.
Wash and prepare the asparagus.
Salmon & Asparagus Gnocchi
Serves 2-3
Gnocchi
500 grams (1.1 lb) white, floury potatoes (about 4 small to medium-sized) - russet potatoes recommended - cooked and still warm; see instructions above
All-purpose flour, exact amount depends on how many potatoes used and potato type. Gloria will demonstrate in class how much flour to use and the proper consistency.
Salt to taste
Salmon & Asparagus Sauce
4 ounces fresh salmon, or other white meat fish like cod or red snapper, skin removed
Vegetarian version: substitute salmon with fresh green beans
5 ounces asparagus (hard white ends removed)
Tip: each asparagus spear will naturally break off at its own point if you bend each spear one at a time instead of cutting
1 small shallot
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons butter
Extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.
1 large pot with lid
1 large sauté pan with lid
Potato ricer (recommended) or cheese grater
Mixing bowls
Cutting board + sharp knife
Strainer or slotted spoon
General Steps
Make gnocchi dough.
Prepare salmon and asparagus sauce.
Shape gnocchi and cook.
Assemble dish and serve. Buon Appetito!
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