Lighter Shrimp and Polenta Recipe

Name: Lighter Shrimp and Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup diced Canadian bacon; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 onion, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; One 14 1/2-ounce can petite-cut, no-salt diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 dozen large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails on; 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking polenta; 3 cups hot water; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup diced Canadian bacon
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
One 14 1/2-ounce can petite-cut, no-salt diced tomatoes
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dozen large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails on
3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking polenta
3 cups hot water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, for garnish, optional

1
Add the bacon to a nonstick skillet and saute over medium heat until crisp.
2
Transfer the bacon to a plate and set aside.
3
Add the garlic, onions and bell peppers.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes, wine, yogurt, hot sauce and salt, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
6
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the flavors are blended and the sauce begins to thicken, 6 to 8 minutes.
7
Return the bacon to the skillet.
8
Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp turn bright pink and are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, in a heavy cast-iron skillet, add your polenta and allow it to toast for about a minute.
10
Add the hot water and slowly whisk the polenta and water together.
11
Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
12
Remove from the heat.
13
Serve the shrimp mixture over the polenta.
14
Sprinkle with the chives if desired.
15
Cook's Note: If your Canadian bacon doesn't render enough fat to saute your vegetables, add a teaspoon of olive oil.

199

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup diced Canadian bacon, 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 onion, diced, 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Lighter Shrimp and Polenta 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.

Lighter Shrimp and Polenta

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