Shrimp And Polenta Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 stick of butter; 2 Tbl. olive oil; 1 lb. thick sliced bacon; 1 bunch spring onions; 1 pkg baby bella mushrooms; 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 Tbls fresh marjoram; 2-3 Tbls fresh basil; 2 Tbls fresh parsley; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 Tbls smoky paprika; 1 small can diced tomatoes; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled/deveined; 2 Tbls flour; salt and pepper to taste; Polenta:; 1/2 stick butter; 2 Tbls fresh thyme; 1 small onion chopped fine; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup stoneground cornmeal; 1/2 cup shredded parmesean cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 stick of butter
2 Tbl. olive oil
1 lb. thick sliced bacon
1 bunch spring onions
1 pkg baby bella mushrooms
4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Tbls fresh marjoram
2-3 Tbls fresh basil
2 Tbls fresh parsley
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 Tbls smoky paprika
1 small can diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled/deveined
2 Tbls flour
salt and pepper to taste
Polenta:
1/2 stick butter
2 Tbls fresh thyme
1 small onion chopped fine
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup stoneground cornmeal
1/2 cup shredded parmesean cheese

1
Brown bacon in skillet, drain on paper towels and break into small pieces.
2
In large, deep skillet, melt butter and olive oil. Add garlic, spring onions, mushrooms, basil, parsley, marjoram and sweat all ingredients for about 5 minutes. Now add diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, paprika and chopped bacon, 2 cups of chicken broth and white wine. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
3
While sauce simmers, prepare polenta. Melt butter in small saucepan, add onion, thyme and sweat until onion is opaque. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Whisk in cornmeal and stir constantly until thick and pulling away from sides of pan. About 5 minutes. Add parmesean cheese and remove from heat.
4
Add shrimp to sauce mixture, cover and simmer about 15 minutes, until shrimp are done. Add flour to last cup of chicken broth and create a roux. Add roux to shrimp mixture and stir until thickened. Serve over polenta.

2866

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

133

Carbs

258

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 stick of butter, 2 Tbl. olive oil, 1 lb. thick sliced bacon, 1 bunch spring onions, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shrimp And Polenta

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