Grilled Polenta with Shrimp And Escarole Recipe

Name: Grilled Polenta with Shrimp And Escarole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin; 2 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin for drizzling; 4 cloves garlic chopped; 1 x sweet red bell peppers crushed, to taste; 14 ounces tomatoes, canned no-salt-added diced, drained; 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried; 1 pound shrimp, cooked peeled, tails removed if desired; 6 cups escarole or spinach; 16 ounces polenta prepared plain, sliced into 8 rounds; 8 each olives oil-cured, pitted and chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat grill to high.
2
Place 1 tablespoon oil and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3
Cook, stirring, until the garlic is sizzling and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5
Add tomatoes and oregano; bring to a boil.
6
Reduce to a simmer and cook until juicy, about 3 minutes.
7
Stir in shrimp and escarole; cook, stirring, until the escarole is wilted, about 2 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat, cover and keep warm.
9
Oil the grill rack.
10
Grill polenta slices until hot and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
11
Divide the sauce among 4 shallow bowls or plates.
12
Top with the polenta slices, sprinkle with olives (if using) and drizzle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon oil.
13
Serve.

1978

kcal

Calories

206

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra-virgin, 2 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin for drizzling, 4 cloves garlic chopped, 1 x sweet red bell peppers crushed, to taste, and more.

Yes, Grilled Polenta with Shrimp And Escarole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Polenta with Shrimp And Escarole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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