Italian Shrimp And "Grits" Recipe

Name: Italian Shrimp And "Grits"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces de-veined shrimp; 1 bulb of fennel; 2 shallots; 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced; 2 tablespoons capers; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup medium grind polenta (not instant); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cups water; zest from a half a lemon

Servings: persons

12 ounces de-veined shrimp
1 bulb of fennel
2 shallots
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup medium grind polenta (not instant)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups water
zest from a half a lemon

1
Put 3 cups of water in a medium saucepan to heat on high.
2
Whisk in the polenta, making sure to dissolve any lumps.
3
Stir with a wooden spoon to prevent clumping and then turn heat to low when it comes to a boil.
4
Continue to stir the polenta every few minutes, making sure to scrape the bottom to prevent it from burning. About 20 minutes.
5
While the polenta cooks, add the shell on shrimp to a saute pan over medium heat and sear on both sides about 1 minute per side.
6
Remove shrimp and add olive oil to pan.
7
Add the onion/shallot and the fennel.
8
Season with salt and pepper and stir.
9
Once the onion and fennel start to soften, add the garlic.
10
Cook for about a minute and then stir in the tomato paste.
11
Cook for 1 more minute.
12
Add the white wine, lemon zest and capers and cook until the onion and fennel are soft.
13
Shell the shrimp once they are cool enough to handle and add them back to the pan along with the parsley.
14
Serve over the polenta.

124

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces de-veined shrimp, 1 bulb of fennel, 2 shallots, 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Shrimp And "Grits" 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.

Italian Shrimp And "Grits"

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