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How to Make Sauteed Shrimp over Polenta - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the combination of juicy, succulent shrimp paired with creamy, comforting polenta. This recipe for sautéed shrimp over polenta is a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. The tender shrimp are seasoned with garlic, lemon, and a touch of red pepper flakes, and then served over a bed of rich, velvety polenta. The result is a dish that is both light and comforting, and bursting with flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups chicken stock, or as needed, divided
  • ¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
  • 1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, or to taste
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat 2 cups chicken stock and half-and-half until nearly boiling. Add polenta and stir constantly until no clumps remain, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until tender and thickened, 20 to 30 minutes. Add additional stock or water if polenta is too thick.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock, oregano, thyme, and ancho chile powder. Simmer until vegetables reach desired texture, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir Parmesan cheese into the polenta. Add shrimp to the vegetable mixture; cook until pink and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Spoon polenta onto serving plates and top with shrimp mixture.

    • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 1166mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 72mg
    • Calcium: 274mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 447mg

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