Justin Grecco, the chef and owner of Grecco's on the Saint Croix, joined us in the kitchen this morning to share a signature recipe from the popular Wisconsin eatery. 

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Grecco's on the Saint Croix is located at 115 N. Washington in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.  For reservations and more information, call 715-483-5003 or visit www.greccos.com. 

Lobster Gnocchi with Fresh Spinach and a Truffle Butter Sauce

9 oz gnocchi, cooked
6 oz lobster meat, cooked
4 oz baby spinach
6 oz beurre blanc/butter sauce
4 oz heavy cream
1 oz truffle oil

In a sauté pan over medium high heat and add heavy cream until it reaches a simmer. Slowly spoon and whisk in the buerre blanc/butter sauce and reduce heat to medium low. Once mixed through add the gnocchi, baby spinach, and lobster. Mix together until spinach is wilted about 2-5 minutes.

When serving, spoon the gnocchi mixture into the center of a large pasta bowl or deep plate. Drizzle the truffle oil over and around the pasta and serve.