Spicy Shrimp Over Creamy Polenta
User Reviews
4.4
162 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
575 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Spicy Shrimp Over Creamy Polenta
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This spicy shrimp over creamy polenta is perfectly spiced and full of smoky flavor. Made with fresh shrimp, spicy tomatoes and creamy cheesy polenta.
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Ingredients
For shrimp:
- 1 pound extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
For tomato mixture:
- 2 cans Rotel tomatoes
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt to taste
For polenta:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup course grain polenta
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
For shrimp:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl add shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Toss together until all the shrimp are coated.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp to the skillet.
- Cook until the shrimp turn pink and remove from the heat.
- Place shrimp on a plate and wipe out the skillet.
- The shrimp will also be warmed when added to the tomato mixture so keep that in mind when cooking the shrimp. It's ok for them to be slightly undercooked.
For tomato mixture:
- In the skillet you cooked your shrimp (and wiped clean) add both can Rotel tomatoes, garlic, smoked paprika, and kosher salt to taste.
- Cook on medium heat until the mixture is hot.
- Add in shrimp, lower heat to low, and keep covered while you prepare polenta.
For polenta:
- In a large high-sided skillet set over medium-high heat add water and milk.
- Bring to a boil and slowly whisk in polenta.
- Once all the polenta has been added turn the heat down to low and slowly whisk until thick. On my stove, this takes about 7 minutes.
- Once creamy and cooked remove from heat and stir in butter, cheese, and salt.
- Add polenta to the bottom of a bowl and top with tomatoes and shrimp.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
575kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
303mg
(101%)
Sodium
3289mg
(137%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 303mg | 101% |
| Sodium | 3289mg | 137% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
162 reviews
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