SHRIMP WITH HOT FENNEL SAUSAGE AND POLENTA
Shrimp with hominy grits is a favorite in the American South. Polenta stands in for this spicy Italianate version, fortified with hot fennel sausage and tomatoes. For the best-tasting results, be sure to cook the polenta slowly for at least 45 minutes, and try to get freshly made sausages from an Italian deli or butcher shop.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, sausages, seafood, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the polenta: Bring 8 cups salted water to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Whisk in polenta, continuing to whisk as mixture begins to thicken, about 1 minute. Turn heat to low and let polenta cook slowly, whisking every few minutes for about 10 minutes. Turn heat to very low and continue to cook for least 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. If polenta gets too thick to stir easily, add a bit of water to obtain a porridge-like consistency. (When finished, there should be no raw cornmeal flavor.) Taste a cooled spoonful, then correct seasoning with salt and pepper. Turn off heat, whisk in butter and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, prepare the topping: Heat olive oil in a large, wide skillet over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add shrimp in one layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, until lightly browned. Using tongs, turn shrimp over, season and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. (Shrimp will not be fully cooked.)
- Add onion to pan and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add sausage meat and cook, mashing with a large spoon to let sausage crumble into rough half-inch pieces. Continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes, until mixture is lightly browned. Stir in garlic, red-pepper flakes and rosemary, and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add wine and tomato purée. Simmer for 1 minute and stir in crème fraîche. Turn off heat and check seasoning. Warm a large serving platter. In a small bowl, mix together scallions, capers, parsley and lemon zest.
- To finish, turn heat to high. Add reserved shrimp to sausage mixture and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, until shrimp are cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Mound polenta into middle of platter. Spoon shrimp and sauce around polenta. Sprinkle with scallion mixture and serve. (Alternatively, place a large spoonful of polenta into individual plates or soup bowls and top with shrimp and sauce.)
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 552, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 843 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Munir Reza Khan
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice depth of flavor. The polenta is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this dish!
Saadi Panther
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice touch of flavor. The polenta is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this dish!
Angelynn White
[email protected]I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice spicy flavor. The polenta is creamy and delicious. I always serve this dish with a side of steamed broccoli.
mdrubel ali
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice touch of heat. The polenta is creamy and rich. I always serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.
Ahmed Ayman
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice depth of flavor. The polenta is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this dish!
Daniel Sternicki
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice touch of flavor. The polenta is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this dish!
Semosa sk
[email protected]I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice spicy flavor. The polenta is creamy and delicious. I always serve this dish with a side of steamed broccoli.
Ella Jolly
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always delicious! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice touch of heat. The polenta is creamy and rich. I always serve this dish with a side of roasted potatoes.
Jannat Umar
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice depth of flavor. The polenta is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this dish!
Tahir Shahzad
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice kick. The polenta is creamy and smooth. I always serve this dish with a side of grilled asparagus.
USA SARVER
[email protected]I love this dish! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage adds a nice touch of heat. The polenta is creamy and delicious. I always serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.
Nagena Begum
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage added a nice spicy flavor. The polenta was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Veechi Gold
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage added a nice depth of flavor. The polenta was creamy and smooth. I would highly recommend th
Sd Shahinm
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the fennel sausage added a nice kick. The polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!