Shrimp In Hot Sauce With Creamy Polenta Recipe

Name: Shrimp In Hot Sauce With Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fine cornmeal; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. butter; 2 tsp. butter and 1 tsp. oil garlic clove minced; 20 large shelled, deveined shrimp, tails on; 2 tsp. butter, 1 tsp veg oil; 2 Tbsp dry white wine; 1/3 cup chicken broth; 1 Tbsp hot sauce (or less, and add more to taste after); 2 tbsp 15% cream, or more; 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fine cornmeal
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. butter
2 tsp. butter and 1 tsp. oil garlic clove minced
20 large shelled, deveined shrimp, tails on
2 tsp. butter, 1 tsp veg oil
2 Tbsp dry white wine
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 Tbsp hot sauce (or less, and add more to taste after)
2 tbsp 15% cream, or more
1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley

1
Bring chicken stock and salt to a boil. Gradually pour in a stream the fine cornmeal, stirring constantly - this polenta should be creamy and fully cooked within about 5 minutes (taste to ensure it is no longer crunchy). Add butter, stir well, and cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, warm 4 serving plates in oven.
2
In large skillet, on medium high heat, add oil and butter, add garlic and shrimps and saute until shrimps are pink - remove to a bowl. Deglaze pan with wine, add chicken stock, hot sauce and reduce for a few minutes. Add cream and reduce further if necessary . Return shrimps to pan and heat for 1 minute. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
3
To serve: Spoon warm polenta into centre of warm plate; place 5 shrimps in a circle on edge of polenta. Spoon sauce over shrimps. Serve immediately.

882

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

174

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1/2 cup fine cornmeal, 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. butter, and more.

Yes, Shrimp In Hot Sauce With Creamy 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.

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Shrimp In Hot Sauce With Creamy Polenta

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