CAJUN SHRIMP AND CRAB OVER POLENTA
Well having posted a response about jambalaya, cajun food and other recipes this week made me think about other dishes I use grits or polenta with. I honestly never liked them because they were either breakfast for me and just bland. Since then I have really learned to appreciate them. There are so many ways to cook and enjoy them with various sauces, gravies, seasonings, cheeses and served not just for breakfast but with all different meats, poultry and seafood. So this is a dish I learned from a girlfriend many years ago. I had to spice it up for me, and add some crab, etc, but she definitely started me thinking. This is a favorite with many of my friends.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Crab
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Sausage -- In a large saute pan, add the sausage and cook 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and put on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Reserve the drippings in the pan.
- Vegetables -- Add the onion, green pepper, jalapeno and garlic and cook another minute or so.
- Sauce -- Once the vegetables have cooked a minute or two, add the flour, add the chicken broth and bring to medium heat until it thickens slightly. Reduce to medium low and stir in the seasoning (celery seed, cajun seasoning, Old Bay and pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste), shrimp and cook until they begin to curl and turn pink. Just 2-3 minutes.
- Then before the shrimp are done, add the sausage back in and mix well, then add the crab meat and lightly toss so you don't break up the crab too much.
- Polenta -- Whether it is quick cooking or regular cooking, just follow the directions according to directions. When done, just stir in the cheese and any salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve -- Top the shrimp and crab over the polenta and enjoy and great comfort food meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.9, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 271.5, Sodium 959.4, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 46
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Waheed Jaan S
[email protected]Wow! This dish is amazing. The flavors are incredible and the polenta is so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Tationaa Lively
[email protected]This dish is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again.
Samet Non
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it.
ELIZABETH CHIDINMA
[email protected]This dish is absolutely delicious. The shrimp and crab are cooked to perfection, and the polenta is creamy and flavorful. The Cajun spices give the dish a nice kick.
Aahil Khokhar
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for when I want to make something special.
Nevaeh Chrestensen
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Akram ullah Ali
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Clifford Tafanehama
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh shrimp and crab, and the results were amazing. The polenta was also very good, and I liked the way it soaked up the sauce.
Miah Dildar
[email protected]The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly, and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. I loved the addition of the Cajun spices, which gave the dish a nice kick.
Nazmeen Akhtar
[email protected]This cajun shrimp and crab over polenta was a hit! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the polenta was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.