SHRIMP & POLENTA ITALIAN BOWL #RAGU

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Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry. This is the perfect family meal it's hardy and packed with flavors the Ragu chunky mushroom sauce is the perfect base for the cheesy and creamy polenta with cilantro sautéed jumbo shrimp top with crispy bacon.

Provided by joseel

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 5 , 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 slices bacon, thick cut hardwood smoked steakhouse style
15 jumbo shrimp, peeled deveined
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped fine
24 ounces Ragú® Pasta Sauce, mushroom super chunky mushroom sauce
1 cup polenta corn polenta
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into ¼ inch cubes add to a deep medium non-stick pan sauté on medium high heat until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon place on paper towel to drain excess fat.
  • Discard bacon fat from pan reserving 1 tablespoon add shrimp and cilantro to bacon fat and sauté on medium high until shrimp turn pink remove shrimp and set aside to the same pan add Raju sauce stir to pick up the flavors of bacon fat and cilantro reduce heat to medium cover and let it warm up.
  • While sauce is warming up in a medium pan over high heat, bring water and salt to a boil, and gradually stir in polenta. Reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring frequently to prevent sticking until mixture thicken and is creamy add butter and cheese mix until well incorporated.
  • To serve add ½ cup sauce to 5 bowls top each with equal amount of polenta, 3 shrimp each and sprinkle with equal amount of cooked bacon you may garnish with additional cilantro serve immediately.

A RaheeM
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Overall, the shrimp polenta was a delicious and satisfying meal. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. The ragu added a nice depth of flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ajju Jakhrani007
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This dish was a disaster. The polenta was lumpy and the shrimp were overcooked. I will not be making this recipe again.


Hasnain Imran
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The shrimp polenta was delicious, but the ragu was a bit too salty for my taste. Next time, I'll use less salt when making the ragu.


Subhan Afridi
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The shrimp polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the ragu was rich and savory. My family loved it!


Cluie Shy
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I've never made polenta before, but this recipe made it easy. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. My family loved this dish!


shahrukh qureshi
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The shrimp polenta was a disappointment. The shrimp were overcooked and the polenta was bland.


Chrissy Chauppetta
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the shrimp were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful.


Douglas Smith
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The shrimp polenta was delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which added a nice tang to the dish.


Leah Hurtado
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The shrimp polenta was a hit with my friends. They loved the cheesy polenta and the flavorful shrimp. The recipe was easy to follow and didn't take too long to make.


Eddie Orellana
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This shrimp polenta dish was an explosion of flavors! The combination of succulent shrimp, creamy polenta, and rich ragu was simply divine. My family and I couldn't get enough of it. I highly recommend this recipe for a quick and impressive meal.