Spiced Shrimp with Broilered Polenta (New Year's Ev

Name: Spiced Shrimp with Broilered Polenta (New Year's Eve)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 ounces polenta 1 tube, prepared and cut into 8 rounds; 1/2 ounce prosciutto 1 thin slice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 pound shrimp raw, peeled and deveined; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 tablespoons onions minced; 3/4 cup chicken broth, low salt or clam juice; 1 tablespoon sage freshly chopped, or 3/4 teaspoon dried rubbed

Servings: persons

1
Position rack in center of oven, preheat broiler.
2
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
Arrange polenta rounds and prosciutto on the baking sheet.
4
Broil until the prosciutto is crisp, about 5 minutes.
5
Transfer the prosciutto to a plate.
6
Continue broiling the polenta, turning once, until golden brown, about 11 minutes per side.
7
Meanwhile, add lemon juice and cornstarch in a small bowl and whisk until well blended.
8
Sprinkle shrimp with some freshly ground black pepper.
9
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
10
Stir in onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
11
Stir in shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp just turn pink but arent cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
12
Pour in chicken broth or clam juice, bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, 2 to 4 minutes more.
13
Whisk the cornstarch mixture again and pour into the pan along with sage and more black pepper.
14
Cook, stirring, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
15
Spoon the shrimp and sauce on top of the polenta.
16
Crumble the prosciutto over the each top pf polenta.
17
Serve warm.

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* 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: 18 ounces polenta 1 tube, prepared and cut into 8 rounds, 1/2 ounce prosciutto 1 thin slice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Spiced Shrimp with Broilered Polenta (New Year's Eve) 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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Spiced Shrimp with Broilered Polenta (New Year's Eve)

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