Shrimp and Gnocchi with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

RECIPE: damndelicious....
Shrimp and Gnocchi with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce - Light, airy gnocchi tossed with tender shrimp and the most amazing cream sauce you'll want to drink!
INGREDIENTS:
1 (16-ounce) package DeLallo Potato Gnocchi
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
FOR THE GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth, or more, as needed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup half and half*
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi according to package instructions; drain well.
2. Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
3. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, thyme and basil. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Stir in shrimp and gnocchi, and gently toss to combine.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.