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.

Robert Bonneville
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


Heroherohero uwu
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


hi my love
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This recipe was delicious! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the polenta was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this dish again.


Bike Kumar
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ashley Branham
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it! The shrimp were succulent and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this dish again.


D' Captain
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This recipe was perfect for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the cleanup was a breeze.


Angel Darem
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I love the idea of this recipe, but I found that the polenta was a little too thick. I would recommend using a little less polenta or adding some more liquid.


Kashif Faiz
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making some substitutions and it still turned out delicious.


Subas Adhikari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


samah kd
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to the shrimp and polenta, and it turned out much better.


Sheryaar Rajpoot
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the polenta was creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this dish again.


Prince Roy
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This recipe was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The shrimp and polenta were both cooked to perfection, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Michael Chuks
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I've never had polenta before, but I'm so glad I tried it in this recipe. It was creamy and cheesy, and it paired perfectly with the shrimp. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sunny King
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish! The polenta was so creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Mehtab Ali Official
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and polenta. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


SophiaBeatrice Nitu
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This was my first time making shrimp and polenta, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the crispy Parmesan crust on the polenta.


Jhorna Akon
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I love the combination of shrimp and polenta. This recipe is a great way to showcase both ingredients. The shrimp are flavorful and juicy, and the polenta is creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Siluni Madurawala
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This recipe is pure gold! I've made it multiple times now, and it never disappoints. The shrimp are always cooked to perfection, and the polenta is creamy and delicious. My family and friends rave about this dish every time I make it.