Sauteed Shrimp over Polenta

Name: Sauteed Shrimp over Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2.5 cups chicken stock, or as needed, divided; 0.75 cup fat-free half-and-half; 1 cup polenta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 plum tomatoes, diced; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 0.5 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste; 1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, or to taste; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

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Red peppers, plum tomatoes, onion, sauteed shrimp... simple, succulent, and flavorful over creamy polenta. Sprinkle additional Parmesan on top if desired.

Recipe by Mary Young

Updated on February 19, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups chicken stock, or as needed, divided
¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
1 cup polenta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
½ sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, or to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

Heat 2 cups chicken stock and half-and-half until nearly boiling. Add polenta and stir constantly until no clumps remain, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until tender and thickened, 20 to 30 minutes. Add additional stock or water if polenta is too thick.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock, oregano, thyme, and ancho chile powder. Simmer until vegetables reach desired texture, 3 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir Parmesan cheese into the polenta. Add shrimp to the vegetable mixture; cook until pink and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Spoon polenta onto serving plates and top with shrimp mixture.

Cook's Note:

This recipe is flexible; add what spices, etc. appeal to you. It's quick, tasty, and easy and looks good on the plate. The creamy polenta is a great background for many different variations!

Use frozen shrimp, thawed, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

406	Calories
15g	Fat
43g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 406
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 1166mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	15%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 72mg	361%
Calcium 274mg	21%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 447mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.