SHRIMP AND POLENTA

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Categories     Sauce     Shellfish     Sauté

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 stick of butter
2 Tbl. olive oil
1 lb. thick sliced bacon
1 bunch spring onions
1 pkg baby bella mushrooms
4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Tbls fresh marjoram
2-3 Tbls fresh basil
2 Tbls fresh parsley
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbls smoky paprika
1 small can diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled/deveined
2 Tbls flour
salt and pepper to taste
Polenta:
1/2 stick butter
2 Tbls fresh thyme
1 small onion chopped fine
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup stoneground cornmeal
1/2 cup shredded parmesean cheese

Steps:

  • Brown bacon in skillet, drain on paper towels and break into small pieces. In large, deep skillet, melt butter and olive oil. Add garlic, spring onions, mushrooms, basil, parsley, marjoram and sweat all ingredients for about 5 minutes. Now add diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, paprika and chopped bacon, 2 cups of chicken broth and white wine. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 15 minutes. While sauce simmers, prepare polenta. Melt butter in small saucepan, add onion, thyme and sweat until onion is opaque. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Whisk in cornmeal and stir constantly until thick and pulling away from sides of pan. About 5 minutes. Add parmesean cheese and remove from heat. Add shrimp to sauce mixture, cover and simmer about 15 minutes, until shrimp are done. Add flour to last cup of chicken broth and create a roux. Add roux to shrimp mixture and stir until thickened. Serve over polenta.

Shan butt Shan butt
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I didn't have any shrimp, so I used chicken instead. It turned out great!


Aaryan Ali
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Joshua Mandionga
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The polenta was a bit too mushy for my taste. I think I'll cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Cristopher James
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This recipe is a bit bland. I had to add some extra spices to make it more flavorful.


Patient Zero
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I made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it. He said it was the best shrimp and polenta he's ever had.


babu ksa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover polenta.


Bisunlal Pal
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Andrielly Marianne
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Josefa Voladamu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Gubal Various
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth the splurge for a special occasion.


Sohailz Khan
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and I was able to make it without any problems.


Mr Saeed
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and satisfying dish.


Namatovu Sharifah
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Daeshaune Bertheram
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit.


Tigist Kobeissi
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use different types of seafood and vegetables, and it always turned out delicious.


Mark Dyason
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Daveon Stewart
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The polenta was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful texture. The shrimp were also cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Wizard and aigerblading YT
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Wow, this recipe is a keeper! The combination of shrimp and polenta is simply divine. I made it for my family and they all raved about it.


Mbambo Lwazi
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This dish was an absolute delight! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the cheesy sauce, which added a touch of richness and complexity to the dish.