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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Valarie Kimeli
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was very flavorful.
Elizabeth Olwenyo
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Issah Osman
[email protected]I loved the flavors in this dish. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
RAMZAN LALA
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly, but the polenta was very heavy and creamy.
Md Saphi
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy seafood dish.
Shamirah
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul Gofur
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was very flavorful.
mat piamonte
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful.
Arsh Singh
[email protected]I loved the flavors in this dish. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mamun Hasanbbrnrjrj
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly, but the polenta was very heavy and creamy.
Chijioke Lilian
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out bland and tasteless. I followed the recipe exactly, but the shrimp and crab were dry and the polenta was lumpy.
Mitch Seven Music
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Malik Mohsin Raza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The shrimp and crab were tender and juicy, and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Si Woo Jun
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful.
Lee aan Basson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was very flavorful.
Seithati Mabuya
[email protected]This is my new favorite seafood dish. The shrimp and crab are so tender and flavorful, and the polenta is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Safiya Sana
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation was beautiful.
Lamila Madingana
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The shrimp and crab were cooked to perfection and the polenta was creamy and flavorful.
MB Bachelor Boy
[email protected]The Cajun seasoning gave this dish a nice kick. I loved the combination of shrimp and crab with the polenta.
Rahim Blog
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy seafood dish.