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creamy yellow polenta topped with shrimp, peppers and onions sprinkled with parsley
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5 from 1 vote

Shrimp and Polenta

Quick and easy spicy shrimp with peppers and onions over creamy polenta
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole, Southern
Keyword: shrimp and polenta
Servings: 4 1/2 cup shrimp + 3/4 cup polenta
Calories: 346kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp cleaned, deveined & tails removed, patted dry
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 4 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup dry polenta (or cornmeal)
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Hear olive oil in sauce pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add onion and bell pepper. Continue to cook until vegetable are soft, 5-10 minutes.
  • Combine shrimp, paprika, cayenne and chili powder. Add to pan with vegetables and cook until done, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring milk to a boil in a large pot. Add polenta and whisk, continuously, until cooked, about 8 minutes. Add cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Serve shrimp over polenta. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Nutrition Information (per 1/2 cup shrimp + 3/4 cup polenta): 346 calories, 7g fat, 2g saturated fat, 139mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 0g added sugar, 29g protein, 370mg calcium, 622mg potassium, 447mg phosphorus, 29mg oxalate