Italian-Style Grilled Shrimp and Polenta
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4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
202 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian-Style Grilled Shrimp and Polenta
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Start the polenta several hours before grilling -- or even the day before.
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Ingredients
FOR THE POLENTA:
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil Colavita brand
- 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth, from rotisserie chicken
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup instant polenta cornmeal Colavita brand
- 1 tablespoon thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, fresh
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- olive oil extra, for brushing
FOR THE SHRIMP:
- 2 cloves garlic minced, divided
- 1 lemon zested
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Colavita brand
- 1½ pounds extra large Shrimp U12-15, peeled and deveined
FOR THE TOPPING:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Colavita brand
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup capers rinsed and drained, patted dry with a paper towel, Colavita brand
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and thinly sliced, Colavita brand
- ⅓ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
- 1 ounce jar baby artichokes rinsed, drained, patted dry, or artichoke hearts
- ½ cup parsley fresh chopped
Instructions
For the Polenta:
- Add olive oil to a small loaf pan and use a paper towel to coat the bottom and sides of the pan. Set aside.
- Add chicken broth, water, thyme, garlic and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Slowly add the polenta into the chicken broth, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk and cook polenta for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Pour the polenta into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate until firm, several hours or overnight.
Prepare the Shrimp:
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cloves of the garlic, the lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Stir to combine. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.
For the Topping:
- In a medium bowl combine the garlic, lemon zest and juice, dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add the capers, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, grape tomatoes, artichokes and parsley. Toss to combine. Set aside.
For the Grill:
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
- Turn the polenta out onto a cutting board. Slice polenta into 1/2" thick slices. Lightly brush them with olive oil. Lightly oil the grill grates and make sure the grill is hot before adding the polenta - it can have a tendency to stick. Grill the polenta for about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Grill the shrimp for about 1 1/2-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Transfer to a serving platter.
- To serve: Arrange the polenta on a serving platter. Spoon the topping over the polenta. Arrange the shrimp skewers over the topping. Serve.
Notes
- If artichoke hearts are larger than bite size, cut them into smaller chunks before adding to the topping.You may want to do a test run of grilling the polenta. Use one slice and see how it reacts to your grill. If it sticks, take extra precaution by using "Pam for grilling" or "grill" the polenta on an oiled grill pan inside.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
1676mg
(70%)
Potassium
598mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
735IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
19.2mg
(21%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1676mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 735IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 19.2mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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